In the story, Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell, Molly Lou Melon, the main character, has the characteristics of a clumsy, short, buckteeth and a very different voice. Her traits are highly different than the average blonde hair and blue eyes using found in picture book characters. Even though she is unique, she loves the way she is and is genuinely happy. Even when bullies bully her, her grandmother helps her to withstand those bullies by herself.
This book shows girls that owning the skin you are in is the way to be confident and not to take the negativity of anyone to make you think otherwise. Picture books having girl power as the main theme focuses in on these different types of girls still being happy and having adventures.
This book shows girls that owning the skin you are in is the way to be confident and not to take the negativity of anyone to make you think otherwise. Picture books having girl power as the main theme focuses in on these different types of girls still being happy and having adventures.