Dynamic
Duo: Book 1
Picture Book: Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon
Author: Patty
Lovell
Illustrator: David
Catrow
Summary: Molly
Lou Melon is tiny, buck-toothed, and somewhat clumsy, but her grandmother’s
encouragements make all the difference for her. This girl knows how to be her
incredible self! Even the students in her new school are enamored with her,
except for Ronald Durkin. Ronald tries to bully little Molly, but that gets him
nowhere. Soon he is won over by Molly’s charm, gumption, and amazing confidence.
Hanna’s Comments: Her grandmother’s unconditional love has transformed Molly Lou's liabilities and idiosyncrasies into superb talents and
strengths. Although her abilities may lean toward the miraculous, Molly Lou is
certainly a role model for any child who has self-doubts. The illustrations in
this picture book and its sequel are hilarious. The sequel is the 2nd
PBT Dynamic Duo entry and will be featured in tomorrow’s post.
Publisher & Date of Publication: Putnam, 2002
Age & Grade Appropriateness:
4 and
up, Pre and up
# of Pages:
32
Available in Spanish? Not at present
Formats other than Book: Tablet, Amateur videos on Youtube.com
PBT Category: Post
2K
PBT Topics this Book Connects with: abilities, acceptance, authenticity, belonging,
bullying/martyrs/persecution/oppression, confidence, conformity, differences,
encouragement, gifts/giftedness/talents, gladness/happiness, grandparents, image
of God, individuality/uniqueness, leadership/servant leadership, new school, play,
risking, self-acceptance/self-image/self-esteem
Scripture Connections: Zacchaeus (Luke
19:1-10)
Idea(s) for Application: Read this book before exploring the story of
Zacchaeus with children.
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