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The Milly-Molly-Mandy Storybook

The Milly-Molly-Mandy Storybook

By Joyce Lankester Brisley
Gold star
Ages:
  • Classics
  • Read Aloud
  • Virtue
    VIRTUE
    Is this the way I want my child to think and act?
    Ratings are based on how much a book extols Islamic morality and espouses classical ideals.
    ★★★★★
  • Language
    LANGUAGE
    Is this the way I want my child to speak?
    Ratings are based on a book's vocabulary, cadence, and overall eloquence suited to age level.
    ★★★★☆
  • Story
    STORY
    Does this story resonate with my child?
    Ratings are based on the integrity of plot structure, the depth of characters, the palpability of the book's conflict and resolution, and the lure of its setting.
    ★★★★★
  • Beauty
    BEAUTY
    Does this book develop my child's ability to recognize beauty?
    Ratings are based on aesthetics, linguistic beauty, poignancy, and how well a book embodies ihsan—harmonizing excellence.
    ★★★★★

Values

  • Generosity
  • Gratitude
Heart

Struggles

  • Boredom
  • Consumerism
Why Should
Why Should My Child Read This Book?

There is only one word to describe this Gold Star book: wholesome. Mill-Molly-Mandy is sweet, curious, and ingenious. She lives with her parents, grandparents, uncle and aunt, showing reverence and respect for her elders. With her positive and generous attitude, she turns everyday activities like berry picking or fetching things into delightful adventures.

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What is this book
What’s This Book About?
The Milly-Molly-Mandy Storybook, written and illustrated by Joyce Lankester Brisley, is a collection of twenty-one classic tales about this resourceful and thoughtful little girl reflect with accuracy the dilemmas and challenges of a child's world. Young children will love to hear how Milly-Molly-Mandy decides to spend her first penny, looks after a hedgehog, and spends her first night away from home.
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Anything I need to be aware of?

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Illustrator: Joyce Lankester Brisley
Publisher: Kingfisher
Published: 2001 (originally published in 1928)
ISBN13: 9780753453322
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