Molly the Mole: A Story to Help Children Build Self-Esteem by Alice Reeves is part of the Truth and Tails series, specifically regarding Self-Esteem. Molly is feeling sad because she is comparing herself to her friends. She does not think she measures up in various areas. Through helping her friends with different things, they help to show her that she has other traits and qualities that make her special too. The lesson of being yourself and feeling good about it is one important message, but also accepting each other for who they are and for whatever their talents and skills might be.

The questions at the end of the book to promote discussion are an added bonus. This is a good addition to an elementary class to help develop values and positive character.

I give this book 4/5 stars. I received an ARC from the publisher,Jessica Kingsley Publishers, via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Alice Reeves does it again with Molly the Mole. I love the way she delivers her messages. This story of Molly will help build confidence in any child reading this story. I love the illustrations. Grab this for your child’s book shelf or your students.

I think that “Molly the Mole” will be useful for children’s counselors. The characters are good examples of positive friendships.

This was a really good book. The story is great and I really liked it. Molly the Mile needs a boost as she is down as she doesn't have the same traits as the other animals she meets, but after talking to them she realises her own personal qualities and things that she has and can do that make her special. 4 stars from me - a lovely book to show to young school children.

A lovely story, aimed at both the classroom and home readers, this story of the set focuses on Self-esteem and friendship. Molly loves to spend time with her friends but on this day she feels very second rate and lacking in self-esteem. Her friends come through in the end and support her.
A good book, well illustrated and an excellent way to open up a discussion about self-confidence and friendships. Used in the right way, I feel this book could be a valuable tool in the educator's role.

I have a daughter named Molly (she's an adult and would think this is so silly!) and I love it whenever I find books or collectibles with a Molly in/on it. The fact that this Molly is a purple MOLE just makes it even better!!

Sadly Molly the Mole is having a very bad day. Despite the fact that she has helped all of her woodland friends in their time of need using her super power, aka digging, she feels so sad that she isn't tall or smart or beautiful like her friends. Thankfully Daisy Deer, Owen Owl and Belinda Butterfly remind her that it isn't good to compare yourself with others but to be kind, thoughtful and helpful.

Molly the Mole is a wonderfully written gem that is perfect for young children who are learning how to navigate social interaction with others and especially how important it is to develop their own sense of self worth. It is part of a series called Truth & Tails that helps kids build all of these necessary skills. I highly recommend this book and this series for parents, educators and librarians - for their their children, of course.

Thank you to Netgalley, Alice Reeves and Jessica Kingsley Publishing for my charming little copy of this book.

This book is supposed to be an example of helping a child to build self esteem. When they worry that they don’t look a certain way, or feel a certain way, pointing out what talents they possess. The story works, but I won't lie, I don't like the illustrations. It's probably more the color than the illustrations themselves. They seem like child art instead of professional art.

This book is part of the Truth and Tails series, specifically regarding Self-Esteem. Molly is feeling sad because she is comparing herself to her friends. She does not think she measures up in various areas. Through helping her friends with different things, they help to show her that she has other traits and qualities that make her special too. The lesson of being yourself and feeling good about it is one important message, but also accepting each other for who they are and for whatever their talents and skills might be. The questions at the end of the book to promote discussion are an added bonus. A good addition to a primary class to help develop values and positive character.

This children's book promotes a message of acceptance by supporting diversity of all animal qualities.