girlpuck's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sarahmb's review
emotional
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
2.0
serendipity421's review
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Mental illness
hlminton's review
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.25
lucialarousse's review
5.0
BRAVE MOLLY is a gorgeously illustrated (very nearly) wordless picture book that tells one little girl’s story of facing and conquering her loneliness, anxiety, and fear. The watercolor and ink illustrations are beautifully rendered, and Brooke effectively uses paint splatters and line hatching to convey the mood of the scene and emotion of her main character. I love how cleverly Brooke designed this book. The case cover of BRAVE MOLLY is the same as the little green book the children share in the story.
This book is an important and necessary title. Because of the nearly wordlessness of the text, a child could easily insert themselves in the narrative and see themselves reflected in Molly. It could help a child struggling with anxiety or shyness confront their fears and remind them that they’re not alone in their emotional experience. Add this to your reading list immediately. It’s one title you won’t want to miss.
This book is an important and necessary title. Because of the nearly wordlessness of the text, a child could easily insert themselves in the narrative and see themselves reflected in Molly. It could help a child struggling with anxiety or shyness confront their fears and remind them that they’re not alone in their emotional experience. Add this to your reading list immediately. It’s one title you won’t want to miss.
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