Review of Go Away Ugly May!

[Priya Murugesan]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Go Away Ugly May!" by Jamila Dunbar.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Do you want your children to embrace their flaws, love themselves, know how to tackle bullying, and overcome low self-esteem? Then, "Go Away Ugly May!" by Jamila Dunbar is a perfect book for you. This children's book tells the story of May, a little girl with disarrayed looks, frazzled hair, a toothless smile, and freckles. Despite her imperfections, May manages to win the hearts of all. The author has written the book as poetry, with captivating rhyming words.

The story begins with the introduction of May and her imperfections. It follows her as she confidently embraces her imperfections, even in the face of bullying from other kids. May remains unfazed by the negative words of others and finds joy in her world alongside her beloved stuffed dragon. When others call her ugly, May stands her ground with fierce determination. Fueled by self-love, she remains undeterred from finding happiness. Eventually, her unwavering self-assurance causes the other kids to recognize her inner beauty and appreciate her for who she truly is.

The book is filled with colorful illustrations, with a short sentence in bold font on each page. The cute illustrations effectively express the characters' emotions. This book is bound to captivate young children with its vibrant illustrations, and the short sentences will motivate them to read. Older children will appreciate the rhyming words. Parents can read the book along with their children and discuss important themes such as bullying, low self-esteem, self-worth, accepting one's flaws, and loving oneself.

May teaches many valuable life lessons for kids. Nobody is perfect in this world, and with lots of competition and comparison, kids tend to have low self-esteem. She inspires them to accept and love themselves. She also shows them how to tackle bullying boldly. With confidence and joy in her eyes, she proves that beauty comes from within us. I believe that May will provide self-confidence, love, joy, and courage to the kids reading the book.

I hope that adults can also get inspired by May's story. We often compare ourselves with others and forget to love ourselves, which can lead to a loss of self-worth. When we read this book to our kids, it also helps and guides us when we struggle with low self-esteem.

I highly recommend this book for young kids. This book will instill valuable messages in their tender hearts. The editing is incredible, as I didn't notice any errors. I didn't dislike anything in this book. So, I rate it 5 out of 5 stars.

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[Sharlie Mens]

I love how beautifully written this review is. It not only gives an overview on what the book is about but also makes one more curious about the book and a need to read it! Well done! I do have a question though if you will be so kind to help me out. The review guidelines states that there should be no spoilers. Can you kindly give tips on how to write a detailed but intriguing review without containing any spoilers?

[Martin Shae]

"Go Away Ugly May!" by Jamila Dunbar is a perfect children's book for teaching kids to embrace their flaws, love themselves, tackle bullying, and overcome low self-esteem. The story of May, a little girl with disarrayed looks and a toothless smile, is told in captivating poetry. Despite bullying, May's self-love and confidence win over her peers, making it a heartwarming tale of inner beauty and resilience

[Priya Murugesan]

I love how beautifully written this review is. It not only gives an overview on what the book is about but also makes one more curious about the book and a need to read it! Well done! I do have a question though if you will be so kind to help me out. The review guidelines states that there should be no spoilers. Can you kindly give tips on how to write a detailed but intriguing review without containing any spoilers?

Thanks for reading my review! First read the book and spot the spoilers. Then just write the review around it but not mention it.

[Priya Murugesan]

"Go Away Ugly May!" by Jamila Dunbar is a perfect children's book for teaching kids to embrace their flaws, love themselves, tackle bullying, and overcome low self-esteem. The story of May, a little girl with disarrayed looks and a toothless smile, is told in captivating poetry. Despite bullying, May's self-love and confidence win over her peers, making it a heartwarming tale of inner beauty and resilience

Thanks for reading my review!

[Sharlie Mens]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate it

[Anu Anand]

This seems like an incredibly impactful book. It’s inspiring to see a story that teaches children to tackle bullying and build self-confidence through a positive and empowering narrative. Your review has definitely made me want to check it out. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this book.

[Priya Murugesan]

This seems like an incredibly impactful book. It’s inspiring to see a story that teaches children to tackle bullying and build self-confidence through a positive and empowering narrative. Your review has definitely made me want to check it out. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this book.

Thanks a lot for reading my review!

[Luna Afridi]

I just finished this book it's so good I can't just explain in words how good it was the writer has explained everything so nice I would recommend it to everyone especially for kid under 10 year they'll love it

[Naushin Moledina]

The review of "Go Away Ugly May!" by Jamila Dunbar highlights its impactful message about self-love and resilience. Through the captivating poetry and vibrant illustrations, the story of May teaches children to embrace their flaws, tackle bullying, and value their inner beauty. The book’s excellent editing and inspiring life lessons make it a standout read for young kids. Thank you for a great review!

[Priya Murugesan]

The review of "Go Away Ugly May!" by Jamila Dunbar highlights its impactful message about self-love and resilience. Through the captivating poetry and vibrant illustrations, the story of May teaches children to embrace their flaws, tackle bullying, and value their inner beauty. The book’s excellent editing and inspiring life lessons make it a standout read for young kids. Thank you for a great review!

Thank you for sharing your opinion!

[Yashi Shukla]

Sounds like an interesting read. Your review is very well written and informative as it points out neccessary information about this book. Thank you for your review.

[Priya Murugesan]

Sounds like an interesting read. Your review is very well written and informative as it points out neccessary information about this book. Thank you for your review.

Thanks a lot!

[Gerry Steen]

This children's storybook addresses bullying, and self-love among other things. The message it gives is strong and clear. We must love ourselves. When people see that we love ourselves, they see our inner beauty and are inspired by us. Probably, they wish to be like us and to love themselves. I like that this book is written in rhyme and that older children can learn to read this book. I appreciate that you mentioned parents can benefit from the lessons in the book, while they read to their children, as they may have scarring from when they were bullied at a younger age. Great review!

[Anshika Kanan]

I really like your review and how you described everything about the book, but it's not my cup of tea. I'll pass on it.