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4.27 AVERAGE
4.27 AVERAGE
I kind of liked the art and the idea of the story. But I didn't like the main character much. And the text was boring. Really not a bad book. It was fine. And I am curious to see other art by the author. Perhaps something that was not Molly Lou Melon.
I found the art horrifying. My niece makes me read it to her 20 times a day. Help.
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Molly Lou Melon deals with a new house, a new school, and bullying. She embraces herself and shows her high self esteem to others.
Molly Lou Melon is small, and unique but she follows her grandma's advice at her new school and realizes that her differences do not set her apart, but they make her special. This helps her make new friends at her new school, and even make friends with the school "bully".
PB 26. I actually read this book for the first time in middle school. I loved the story and illustrations so much. I was super awkward, and so was Molly Lou Melon. However, unlike me, Molly was a baller. She helped my self confidence even though I was way past the reading level of this book. I will definitely read this to my class to show that being different is okay, even awesome!
My 2nd grade teacher friend made me read this while I was helping her get her classroom ready for the school year. It is an excellent children's book and all teachers should read it to their students first day of school (like my friend did)! It teaches a valuable lesson for children and also serves as a great reminder for adults, because we really do forget sometimes.
Summary: Molly Lou Melon is short and clumsy, but her grandma encourages her to stand tall and be proud of herself. Ronald Durkin picks on her and makes fun of her. He sees that she remains proud and eventually he changes how he acts. Ronald Durkin becomes kind and caring instead of mean and rude.
Evaluation: This story shows how it is important to be yourself no matter what others say. I like how the Molly Lou Melon persisted throughout the story, and how we see the antagonist transform. The illustrations were engaging with a lot of color and detail.
Teaching Idea: We would create a Venn diagram to compare and contrast Molly Lou Melon’s and Ronald Durkin’s character traits in the beginning of the story. We would discuss how some characters may change throughout the story. Then, we would come back and again compare and contrast the characters again at the end of the story. Students would also draw one of the characters to show their outer characteristics and write the inner characteristics on the shirt area of the character.
Evaluation: This story shows how it is important to be yourself no matter what others say. I like how the Molly Lou Melon persisted throughout the story, and how we see the antagonist transform. The illustrations were engaging with a lot of color and detail.
Teaching Idea: We would create a Venn diagram to compare and contrast Molly Lou Melon’s and Ronald Durkin’s character traits in the beginning of the story. We would discuss how some characters may change throughout the story. Then, we would come back and again compare and contrast the characters again at the end of the story. Students would also draw one of the characters to show their outer characteristics and write the inner characteristics on the shirt area of the character.
Self confidence is everything, and it helps Molly Lou Melon fit in at her new school.
Molly Lou Melon may be a little quirky, but she doesn't let that get her down!
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a cute little story about Molly Lou Melon who is so very tiny, and has some very unique features that make her stand out from others. Her Grandmother gives her some great advice on how to handle comments from others and live a positive life. When Molly ends up moving to a new neighbourhood and school she discovers that all the advice her Grandmother gave her was correct.