Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon

By Patty Lovell, David Catrow (Illustrator)

Part of the Molly Lou Melon series

A young girl navigates a new school and a classmate who constantly teases her.

6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 15,299 ratings

32 pages· 439 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Molly Lou Melon is small, clumsy, and has a unique voice, but her grandmother's advice to walk proud and sing loud keeps her spirits high. Facing a bully on her first day at a new school, Molly Lou must decide if her self-assuredness can withstand the challenge. Will her confidence and individuality be enough to turn the tables on her tormentor? Discover how Molly Lou's courage and charm might just change everything.

From the publisher

Be yourself like Molly Lou Melon no matter what a bully may do.

Molly Lou Melon is short and clumsy, has buck teeth, and has a voice that sounds like a bullfrog being squeezed by a boa constrictor. She doesn’t mind. Her grandmother has always told her to walk proud, smile big, and sing loud, and she takes that advice to heart.

But then Molly Lou has to start in a new school. A horrible bully picks on her on the very first day, but Molly Lou Melon knows just what to do about that.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 439
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD560L

Themes & topics

Books about self-esteem Books about grandma Books about being nice Books about female role models Books about bullying

What readers & critics say

Reviews

6.0

out of 7

5.5

“The vibrant, whimsical illustrations make this surprisingly light-hearted book about bullying and being proud to be yourself extra enjoyable. The positive influence of Molly Lou Melon's grandma and how it helps her overcome with the teasing of one Ronald Durkin with kindness and genuine sense of self is fantastic and makes both Molly Lou Melon and her grandma worth emulating.”

Marmee

Trusted reviewer

6.5

“I love Molly Lou Melon! She is a fantastic girl who, despite some differences, listens to the advice her grandmother gives her to believe in herself, be proud of herself, and just be her great self. :) Even when a boy at school bullies her multiple times, she follows her grandmother's advice and shows the bully how remarkable she is, and they turn out to be friends.”

B is for Bookworm

Trusted reviewer

5.5

“This is a great book with a great message! It's just the right amount of silly and meaningful, and it can appeal to a wide variety of ages--from toddlers to teenagers! Molly Lou Melon can help all of us re-think how we feel about ourselves and how we think about or deal with others' opinions.”

Lauren Hancock

Trusted reviewer

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