Molly Martin

I borrowed this book from the library because it was highly recommended by Anna Stacey, who is a weaver learning darning and visible mending: she called it "Inspiring".

It's every bit as good as she said. Just by her respect and care for the clothing in this book, Molly Martin conveys both information about how to fix things and why they are worthy of care. There's a particularly fragile purple silk blouse, for example, that has been mended until it can be mended no more, but is currently hanging on a hanger and cherished for its long service. It's now part of the reader's memories as well as Martin's.… (más)

A nice book to read to young children about staying calm when feeling angry. The brightly coloured pictures would please most children and certainly help keep their attention. I don't think the story goes far enough in terms of strategies as these ones are well known and useful when a child is frustrated, but less so when they are really angry. However, it certainly allows for discussion with children about other things they could do if angry or even the sorts of situations where they feel angry.… (más)

Princess Addison’s Anger Bring Smiles to Readers

From her red frizzy hair and tiara, to her ballet shoes and tutu, the main character of Molly Martin’s book, Princess Addison, is a charmer. The princess herself, as is only fitting, will introduce young readers to the royal family. Following the introductions, readers are treated to her favorite things to do each day.

This inclusion into her Royal Highness’s daily life leads into the reasoning behind the adjustments to her usual royal title. Children will easily empathize with the case of grumps the princess has managed to catch. Each reader will delight in this story of the Princess within every girl. It shows how the grumps can the better of us all at times.

Adults taking a chance to bond with his or her child will appreciate the thoughtful way the princess’s feelings are addressed. Not only does this book show the great worth of open communication with children, but also exemplifies to children the appropriate way to deal with the emotions that a case of the grumps can stir up.

Melanie Florian’s use of softened, yet vibrant, colors bring the height of whimsy to the life Martin has created in her book. While the book does feature a princess, and not a prince, it would be easy to utilize the book, and all the fun it holds, to discuss feelings of anger and how to deal with being displeased in appropriate manners for either girls or boys. One thing is for sure, when this book hits shelves it will find many happy homes, quickly.… (más)