Patty Lovell

A funny story about being brave, standing up for yourself, and being yourself.

I like this series' lively illustrations and message about being true to yourself and others.

The Molly Lou books are some of my favorites. The stories are sweet and full of heart, but the best part are the illustrations. David Catrow has a way of capturing not just the spirit of Molly Lou Mellon, but of all kids, and all fun-loving adults. This isn’t the best Molly Lou book, but it is still her heart and rambunctiousness, and her need to be unique. This is a book for my collection for years to come.

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.