Judy Moody Was in a Mood

by Megan McDonald

Book Overview

Any kid who's ever been in a bad mood will relate to the feisty, funny, ever-changing Judy Moody. (Ages 6-10) To start, Judy Moody doesn't have high hopes for third grade. Her new desk won't have an armadillo sticker with her name on it. Her new classroom will not have a porcupine named Roger. And with her luck, she'll get stuck sitting in the first row, where Mr. Todd will notice every time she tries to pass a note to her best friend, Rocky. An aspiring...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763648493
• ISBN13: 9780763648497
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.4" x 7.4"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4

Customer Reviews

my report 2 mrs. brody

"Judy Moody was in a mood not a good mood a bad mood" by Megan Mcdonald. Judy Moody is a smart 3rd grader who has a little brother named Stink, a cat named Mouse, and a best friend named Rocky and found a new best friend named Frank. Judy is startimg 3rd grade at last.mr.todd gave them the project of a me collage ,in that she had to have a club so she started 1 called the t.p.club. Rocky ,stink frank ,and JUDY were in the club. This book did not tell the setting. The moral of the story is you will make friends.I liked this book because it kind of relates 2 me.(YOU WILL LIKE THIS BOOK )

Will put you in a good mood

I recently read this book with my 8 year old son for the bookclub we are in through his school library, and we loved it. He was intent on not reading it at first because he thought it was a "girls book", but when we finished it the other day he was actually disappointed. I found it to be heartwarming and funny. Especially her turnaround in feelings about the "eats paste" kid and the TP club. He seemed to enjoy it a lot, you will too.

Read All-About-Judy Moody!

Judy Moody is a wonderful book - thought provoking, adventurous... and funny! Not only will readers have fun learning about Judy and her moods, but they'll also learn how Judy deals with her moods. Luckily Judy is quite a creative thinker, which helps her turn some of the "worst things ever" into some of the best things ever. The illustrations are absolutely fabulous - very whimsical and playful... a perfect fit for the story!As a guidance counselor, I can already see many ways to use Judy Moody with kids in my work - from discussing "moods", problem solving, and friendships, to self-awareness through the "All-About-Me" project. This book will appeal to both boys and girls alike - a must for every library, classroom, and family bookshelf!

A North Star Navigator recommends Judy Moody

"Judy Moody has them all!" Which mood will she have today? Judy Moody is a bright story with enthusiastic spunk! This hilarious story is so funny, you'll fall over laughing! When our teacher, Ms. Pandiani, opened the book, it was like a golden ray of light just opened my heart up. All the beautiful pictures and words fit in perfectly, like puzzle pieces. People will fall in love with the book, as I did..... "What will she do?", "Please don't let her....", "Oh no, I think I know what's coming next!" Then, I suddenly realize we're out of time! I wish Judy Moody would last forever! I recommend this book to people of all ages! :-)

Read It Silently, Read It Aloud, Just Read It

Every parent and teacher of third grade children should read this book to themselves then with the kids! What a fresh perspective of childhood from a grown-up. This is the way eight year olds talk, think, and act. I see it daily in the halls at school. Judy Moody sees and tells about life in a way that makes the reader laugh out loud, moan over toads, and remember all of the joys of being eight. Friendships gained, little brothers tolerated and mysterious parents all combine to make this book a must for every home and school library. The faculty and staff of our school love it so much that our copy of Judy Moody, which arrived last week, is already showing signs of wear and tear.