New Releases by Patty Lovell

The beloved modern classic character, Molly Lou Melon, is tackling the timely topic of speaking up for yourself and others. Molly Lou Melon''s mother taught her to use her big voice for good—to speak up for what''s right, for those who can''t, and even when it''s hard. So she does. So when school starts and a bully begins teasing everyone, including a new student, Molly Lou knows just what to do. From 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. The 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, Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon and Have Fun, Molly Lou Melon.

La grand-maman de Marilou Melon lui a appris à toujours être fière d''elle-même peu importe la situation. Elle lui a aussi raconté qu''elle n''avait pas de jouets achetés au magasin lorsqu''elle était gamine mais qu''elle s''amusait tout autant en fabriquant des poupées avec des brindilles et des fleurs et en se laissant porter par son imagination. C''est maintenant au tour de Marilou de faire comme sa grand-maman et de laisser libre cours à son imagination. Marilou Melon''s grandma taught her to be happy with herself no matter what, but that''s not all she learned. Marilou heard all about how her grandma didn''t have fancy store-bought toys when she was little. She made dolls out of twigs and flowers and created her own fun in her backyard. So Marilou does just that, proving that the best thing to play with is a huge imagination! Original title: Have Fun, Molly Lou Melon

Marilou Melon est petite et maladroite. Elle a des dents de lapin, et sa voix ressemble au son « d''un crapaud étouffé par un boa ». Mais, elle ne s''en fait pas. Sa grand-mère a entièrement confiance en elle et ne cesse de lui répéter de s''accepter telle qu''elle est. Lorsque Marilou Melon déménage dans une nouvelle ville, loin de sa grand-mère adorée, son estime de soi est mise à l''épreuve. Pendant sa première semaine d''école, un élève se moque de Marilou parce qu''elle n''est pas comme les autres. Est-ce qu''elle se souviendra du conseil de sa grand-mère afin de contrer cette intimidation? Marilou Melon may be tiny, clumsy, buck-toothed, and with a voice "like a bullfrog being squeezed by a boa constrictor," but she doesn''t mind. Her grandmother has utmost confidence in her, and tells her at every turn to believe in herself. But Marilou''s self-assurance is put to the test when she moves to a new town, away from her beloved grandmother. During her first week of school, a bully taunts Marilou Melon for being different. Will she remember her grandmother''s wisdom and stand up to this pesky bully? Original title: Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon

Celebrate imaginitive play with this creative companion to Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon Molly Lou Melon''s grandma taught her to be happy with herself no matter what, but that''s not all she learned. Molly Lou heard all about how her grandma didn''t have fancy store-bought toys when she was little. She made dolls out of twigs and flowers and created her own fun in her backyard. So Molly Lou does just that, proving that the best thing to play with is a huge imagination!Be sure to look for Molly Lou''s other charming books, Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon and Speak Up, Molly Lou Melon!

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.

Even when the class bully at her new school makes fun of her, Molly remembers what her grandmother told her and she feels good about herself.