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Children's Fiction Emotions & Feelings

Judy Moody, Mood Martian

by (author) Megan McDonald

illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

Publisher
Candlewick Press
Initial publish date
Aug 2014
Category
Emotions & Feelings, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, Humorous Stories
Recommended Age
6 to 9
Recommended Grade
1 to 4
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780763666989
    Publish Date
    Aug 2014
    List Price
    $18.00
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781536200812
    Publish Date
    Apr 2018
    List Price
    $7.99

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Description

It’s Backwards Day, so Judy Moody double-dares herself to become Queen of the Good Mood for one whole week. Can she do it?

Will the real Judy Moody please stand up? In honor of Backwards Day, Judy Moody decides to turn that frown upside down, make lemonade out of lemons, and be nice to stinky little brothers. In fact, Judy becomes a NOT moody, cool-as-a-cucumber neat freak for one whole entire day. But when her combed hair, matching outfits, and good moods hang around for days after, her friends begin to worry. Could this smiley Judy be an imposter?

About the authors

Contributor Notes

Megan McDonald is the creator of the popular and award-winning Judy Moody and Stink series. She is also the author of three Sisters Club stories, two books about Ant and Honey Bee, and many other books for children. She lives in Sebastopol, California.

Peter H. Reynolds is the illustrator of the Judy Moody and Stink books and the author-illustrator of The Dot, Ish, Sky Color, So Few of Me, The North Star, Rose’s Garden, and The Smallest Gift of Christmas. Born in Canada, he now lives in Dedham, Massachusetts.

Editorial Reviews

The delightfully flawed Judy’s trials with being “good” will resonate with any child forced to summon a little self-control. Utterly appealing pen-and-ink art and situations readers can’t help but enjoy our evidence for why Judy’s adventures continue to be popular. Even new Moody fans will find diving into the series this late in the game a pleasure.
—Kirkus Reviews

McDonald’s peppy writing, with an undercurrent of understanding and sympathy for irrepressible Judy’s struggles, and Reynolds’ energetic line drawings make for another winning entry in this popular series.
—Booklist

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