{"product_id":"speak-up-molly-lou-melon-isbn-9780399260025","title":"Speak Up, Molly Lou Melon","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe beloved modern classic character, Molly Lou Melon, is tackling the timely topic of speaking up for yourself and others.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMolly Lou Melon's mother taught her to use her big voice for good\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003eto speak up for what's right, for those who can't, and even when it's hard. So she does.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo when school starts and a bully begins teasing everyone, including a new student, Molly Lou knows just what to do.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom standing up for a friend to admitting when you've made a mistake, Molly Lou shows us how speaking up is always the right choice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe beloved classic character has another important message to share, and David Catrow's vibrant and spunky illustrations continue to expand Molly Lou's larger-than-life personality. Be sure to look for Molly Lou's other books, \u003ci\u003eStand Tall, Molly Lou Melon \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eHave Fun, Molly Lou Melon\u003c\/i\u003e.“Molly Lou enthusiastically embraces her mother’s instructions to be true to herself, take responsibility, and accept people for who they are along with all their differences. . . While standing up to bullies is nothing new for the perpetually self-confident protagonist, the whimsical approach paired with Catrow’s familiar signature ink and watercolor caricatures make this an easily digestible lesson in ­making good choices and speaking up.” –\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Molly Lou Melon uses her voice to stand up for a new friend 19 years after she learned to stand up for herself . . . Lovell’s text places this strong protagonist at the centers of a loving family and friend group, making her a role model for readers, with her fearless standing up and speaking out.. .  An encouraging message in a quirky package.\"\u003ci\u003e - Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatty Lovell\u003c\/b\u003e taught kindergarten for 14 years and recently moved to first grade. She lives in Glen Cove, New York.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Catrow\u003c\/b\u003e is the illustrator of many picture books, including \u003ci\u003eStand Tall\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMolly Lou Melon\u003c\/i\u003e and its sequel, \u003ci\u003eHave Fun, Molly Lou Melon,\u003c\/i\u003e written by Patty Lovell; \u003ci\u003eI Wanna Iguana\u003c\/i\u003e and its two companion books, \u003ci\u003eI Wanna New Room\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eI Wanna Go Home\u003c\/i\u003e, written by Karen Kaufman Orloff; \u003ci\u003eOur Tree Named Steve\u003c\/i\u003e by Alan Zweibel; \u003ci\u003eThe Middle Child Blues\u003c\/i\u003e by Kristyn Crow; and \u003ci\u003eWe the Kids: The Preamble to the Constitution\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Ohio with his wife, Deborah.","brand":"G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303140348133,"sku":"NP9780399260025","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780399260025.jpg?v=1767737044","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/speak-up-molly-lou-melon-isbn-9780399260025","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}