Judy Moody

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Judy Moody: Totally Rare!!

The first day of third grade puts Judy Moody in a mad-face mood. She just knows everyone will come back from summer vacation with word T-shirts, like "Disney World" or "Jamestown: Home of Pocahontas." All Judy has is a plain old no-words T-shirt. She'll have to go to a new classroom, with a new desk, and she won't have an armadillo sticker with her name on it like she did last year. And knowing her luck, she'll end up sitting next to Frank, the boy who eats paste. For breakfast her dad makes eggs with the yellow middle broken, and her younger "bother," Stink, thinks he knows everything now that he's starting second grade. But bad moods never last long with the irrepressible Judy Moody, and before long, her day--and year--look brighter. Mr. Todd assigns the class a "Me" collage, which sets Judy on a lively and hilarious self-exploration over the next few action-packed weeks.

Judy Moody: My Review


I picked this book up during one of my random strolls through the library shelves, drawn to the simple brown paper wrapper and delightful line drawings. As a bit of a moody person myself, I was intrigued by the entire title of the first book - Judy Moody was in a mood. Not a good mood. A bad mood.

The story of this first book covers the first month of Judy's third-grade year, one she isn't looking forward to thanks to an unadventurous summer. But thanks to a project - the Me Collage - assigned by her new teacher, the month delivers a series of new experiences as Judy gets a new pet and makes a new friend.

This would be a great read-aloud book for bedtime as each chapter covers a different topic for the Me Collage, making them perfect mini-stories that mostly resolve by the end. But it is also just right for the beginning chapter-book reader who likely happens to be the same age as Judy or her brother Stink. Further books in the Judy Moody series follow Judy through third grade - on field trips, to a college tutor, anywhere Judy can employ her rather unique perspective on the world.

(A note on images. The pictures included on this page are mostly taken from the first Judy Moody book and are used under the fair use section of copyright law.)

The Judy Moody Uber-Awesome Collection

The Judy Moody Uber-Awesome Collection: Books 1-9

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Get the first nine Judy Moody adventures in one set.
- Judy Moody
- Judy Moody Gets Famous!
- Judy Moody Saves the World!
- Judy Moody Predicts the Future
- Judy Moody, M.D.: The Doctor Is In!
- Judy Moody Declares Independence
- Judy Moody Around the World in 8 1/2 Days
- Judy Moody Goes to College
- Judy Moody Girl Detective

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Judy Moody: What Mood Are You In?

The Official Mood Ring Guide - find out what mood you're in!

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Get Your Own Mood Ring

Patterned Mood Ring Band (Sold Individually - Styles Vary)

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Judy Moody: What's the Buzz?

RI Parks & Rec to show free movies
Today ? ?Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer,? plus Happy the Dog in pre-movie summer camp games such as tug-of-war, sack race, 3-legged race and clothing relay race. July 6 ? A martial arts demonstration will precede ?Kung Fu Panda 2.? Aug.
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It's the reason I spent three months last year using "Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer" as a trash-talk punch line. It's the only reason I know that Tyler Perry has never opened a movie in the summer and that, this weekend, "Chernobyl Diaries" will ...
Summer's heating up in Washington Township
And closing out the free summer movies series is ?Judy Moody and the Bummer,? which will be shown on Wednesday, Aug. 29 at James G. Atkinson Memorial Park. Meanwhile, the township will host a couple of larger events this summer, including the 14 th ...
A Dose of Half-Term Hyperactivity Bursts onto Sky Box Office
By Manleen Gill Published: May 25, 2012 Horrid Henry meets Diary of a Wimpy Kid in John Schultz's 2011 children's comedy Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer. Splattered with all the hyper-activity of typical pre-teen conquests, this 92-minute ...

Judy tries to dance the Tarentella by herself. 

Hmmm ... Who's Plant Pet is Coolest?

Judy's Venus Flytrap takes on Frank's Pitcher Plant

Pitcher plants have a cavity filled with liquids. Insects are attracted to the cavity by sights and smells, fall in, drown and are gradually dissolved. (Ewww!)

Venus fly traps lies in wait for insects to land on its trapping structure with the trap activated when the insect bumps one of the hair-like triggers.

Who's carnivorous plant is cooler?

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Judy's Venus Flytrap

Jadyn says:

Judys is the best. by the way im a big fan of judy moody. i have 11 books of judy moody!

Judy Moody #1 Fan says:

Judy's plant. It eats raw hamburger! RARE! :)

Chifundo says:

Judy moody because I like her.

judymoodyloverbrenna! says:

Judy`s plant is tottaly triple uber.

camila says:

sweet venus flytrap

Frank's Pitcher Plant

Yolbeny Checo M. says:

i think i like judy moody plant because is cool

ttyfyf says:

sorry judy but the pitcher plant is cool

young says:

Judy's plant is WAY cooler than Frank's pitcher plant. Venus fly traps like hamburgers!

madster says:

i think frank's pitcher plant is cooler. it is very incredible.

regina says:

judy moody has somthing to talk about know matter if its about feet or showers or anything altough that was preety wierd athough judy moody is something to talk about. keep it up megan mcdonald and judy moody with those rare books

 
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Judy Moody: Video Reviews

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Judy Moody: Around the World in 8 1/2 Days

Judy Moody: Around the World in 8 1/2 Days (Book #7)

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When Judy Moody meets Amy Namey, she bridles at the girl's similarities to her own proudly unique persona. They soon become great friends, however, but in her enthusiasm for Amy, Judy slights her old pals Rocky and Frank. In one amusing scene, Judy's little brother acts as a conversational go-between, relaying comments between his sister and Rocky, who's not (technically) speaking to Judy.

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Where Have You Been Around the World?

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Judy's class takes a virtual trip around the world. Have you ever been to one of the countries they "visited"? Click on the little arrow to the left of the country name to vote for the ones you've been to. You can vote for as many as you've been to.

USA

7 points

France

5 points

England

4 points

Italy

3 points

Egypt

2 points

China

2 points

Yemen

1 point

Sri Lanka

1 point

Malaysia

1 point

10

Singapore

1 point

11

Japan

1 point

Judy Moody & Stink: The Holly Joliday

Judy Moody & Stink: The Holly Joliday

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Judy Moody is making a list and checking it twice, but all her brother, Stink, wants this year is snow. It hasn't snowed on Christmas in Virginia in more than a hundred years, however, so what are the chances that that will change? Enter the new mailman, Mr. Jack Frost, who not only looks like a jolly old elf but also seems to know a lot about weather patterns, has a fondness for the cold, and works looooooong hours during the holiday season. Plus it's the best time of the year, when strange packages and lots of surprises are swirling around, so isn't it possible that Stink might get his wish?

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Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt

Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt

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Judy Moody Goes to College

Judy Moody Goes to College (Book #8)

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The Me Collage

Judy has some trouble with a few of the categories Mr. Todd gave the class for completing their Me Collages. If you did a Me Collage, what would be the hardest one for you to figure out how to include?

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Judy Moody's Double Rare Way-Not-Boring Book of Fun Stuff to Do

Judy Moody's Double-Rare Way-Not-Boring Book of Fun Stuff to Do

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Dive right in and join the T.P. (Take out your Pencil) Club for hours of Judy Moody fun! Get the low-down on Screamin' Mimi's ice cream, knock yourself out learning knock-knock jokes, try out your Judy Moody trivia with quizzes and crosswords, plan a Judy Moody-themed birthday party, make your own Me collage, cootie catcher, custom-designed T-shirt, and much, MUCH more! Whether the reader has just met Judy Moody or is already her biggest fan, this hands-on, fun-filled activity book - complete with twenty-four stickers inside - absolutely and positively rates a "rare squared."

Judy Moody's Way Wacky Uber Awesome Book of More Fun Stuff to Do

Judy Moody's Way Wacky Uber Awesome Book of More Fun Stuff to Do

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Crazy about Judy Moody? Or just looking for something to do? Stop dawdling-and start doodling and noodling with this RARE activity book.

Have you ever played Mood Libs? How many fun facts do you know about chewing gum? Is your personality more like Judy's or her brother Stink's? From pranks to yoga poses, making paper snowflakes to matching up pet tracks, this book is bursting with quizzes, challenges, crafts, and other cool stuff. Get in the mood to:
* design your own T-shirt
* walk through a piece of paper
* invent your own board game
* find out what Judy Moody's name is in other languages
* and lots more wack-tivities!

The Judy Moody Mood Journal

The Judy Moody Mood Journal

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What is your mood today? Rare or roar? Goofy or snore? What's the funniest thing that ever happened to you? The worst? The most embarrassing? Does your brother or sister bug you? Can your pet do any funny tricks? Inspired by the mercurial Judy Moody, this amusing journal invites kids to explore their many moods and other facets of their life in a way that will get them thinking - and laughing. Its engaging design includes illustrations from the Judy Moody books, plenty of blank pages, and some classic Judy Moody-ish activities, such as "Make a Me
Collage"and "Write your own knock-knock joke."

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Judy Moody's Best Mood Ever Coloring and Activity Book

Judy Moody's Best Mood Ever Coloring and Activity Book

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Have You Ever ... ?

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Judy isn't that thrilled with Amy Namey when they first meet. She resents that her friends like Amy and doesn't like all the attention she's getting. But eventually, Judy becomes great friends with Amy, although that causes some problems with Rocky and Frank.

How do you react when you meet someone new? Do you like people right away or do they have to grow on you?

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Judy Moody (Audio CD)

Judy Moody

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Judy Moody: Girl Detective

Judy Moody, Girl Detective (Book #9)

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Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer

Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer (Book #10)

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Have a Judy Moody Day!!


Celebrate your own Judy Moody Day!!


Judy Moody Day is your chance to celebrate all things Judy and Stink (and
Mouse, Toady, and Jaws). The Judy Moody Day event kit includes ideas for contests, activities and crafts based on the Judy Moody books. Have your own day at home or get your neighborhood involved.

Judy Moody: She's in a movie!!!

It seems Judy has decided she is going to have the best summer ever. And we know just the kind of stuff Judy will decide has to be included for that to come true. I read somewhere that a hunt for Bigfoot is part of the story. This could get fun.

Totally new Judy Moody story - not taken from one of the nine books - and there seems to be a new set of books coming along with it. The entire gang is involved - Judy, Stink, Zeke, Frank, Amy Namey, Mr. Todd, Mom, Dad.


Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer

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Australian actress Jordana Beatty plays Judy in the movie. She's cute! 

Judy Moody Goes to Hollywood

Where she is hopefully in a good mood and behaves herself.

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Judy Moody Movie Trailer

Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer - Official Trailer [HD]
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Judy Moody and The Thrill Points Race

That's Stink, Judy and Frank on the cover. And I don't know who dressed Judy, but I love it!

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Judy Moody and the Poop Picnic

Yeah. The title of this one scares me.

Judy Moody and the Poop Picnic (Judy Moody Movie Tie-In)

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Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer

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More About Megan McDonald

Pretending to be a pencil sharpener was Megan McDonald's first experience as a writer. She was 10 years old when she wrote the story for her school newspaper. "Anything can become an idea for a story," says McDonald. "Even a pencil sharpener!" Megan has since written and published twenty-five books for children, including the hilarious Judy Moody adventures, which are largely inspired by her childhood memories of growing up with four older sisters.

Official Website with more information on Megan and her books.

More by Megan McDonald

Judy's brother Stink Moody gets his own books in this series by McDonald, also illustrated by Peter Reynolds.

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American Girl and Others

Just a sampling of the other types of books Megan McDonald has written

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About Peter Reynolds

He drew the pretty pictures

Peter H. Reynolds is the author-illustrator of a number of other books, including The Dot and Ish, two enchanting picture books that celebrate the creative process. "I often visit classrooms and ask who loves to draw. In kindergarten and first grade, all the hands go up. In second grade, most of the hands go up. In third grade, half the hands are up. By fourth and fifth grade, most of the hands are down, or perhaps pointing to 'the class artist.' It's sad to see the artistic, creative energy slowing down, being packed away. I am convinced it's because children learn early that there are 'rules' to follow. But when it comes to expressing yourself, you can invent your own rules. You can change them, you can stretch them, or you can ignore them all and dive headfirst into the unknown."

Official Website with more information on Peter Reynolds, his art and books.

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Join the Judy Moody Fan Club!!

Even if no one would ever describe you as moody, you can be a part of the club! Any comments on this lens, my review or whatever are welcome!

  • sophie cookie May 31, 2012 @ 5:18 am | delete
    i am the biggest fan of yours i am sending you a letter isn't that totally rare
  • camila vasquez Jan 8, 2012 @ 7:03 pm | delete
    rare judy I read all of your books they are rare.They are famous books to me.I am your fan. ps. tell stink why is he as a name call stink
  • PaulOnBooks Jun 1, 2011 @ 4:37 pm | delete
    Wonderful lens! Judy Moody bookks on the present list from now on.
  • lasertek May 9, 2011 @ 7:42 pm | delete
    My daughter is a Judy Moody fan.
  • Kiva May 2, 2011 @ 4:43 pm | delete
    I can't wait for the movie! There's lots of fun extras on the Facebook page! http://www.facebook.com/JudyMoodyMovie
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¡Judy Moody en Español!

Judy Moody está de mal humor, de muy mal humor

Judy Moody está de mal humor, de muy mal humor (Judy Moody Was in a Mood. Not a Good Mood. A Bad Mood) (Judy Moody (Quality)) (Spanish Edition)

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El libro cambiante original de Judy traducido a español. ¡Ensamble Judy como ella comienza el tercer grado - en un mal humor! Pero las cosas comienzan también a mirar para arriba una vez que ella consiga allí.

Judy Moody salva el planeta

Judy Moody salva el planeta (Judy Moody Saves the World) (Judy Moody (Quality)) (Spanish Edition)

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¿Dónde el mundo estaría sin Judy cambiante? Esta vez ella está en el humor para azotar el planeta en forma. Su clase está aprendiendo sobre el ambiente, y Judy se asusta para aprender sobre la destrucción de la especie ma's rainforest y puesta en peligro de su propio patio trasero, no mencionar los hábitos de reciclaje crummy de su propia familia. ¡Así pues, nunca uno para tomar las cosas que se acuestan, Judy cambiante consigue en el caso!

Doctora Judy Moody

Doctora Judy Moody/judy Moody, M.d., the Doctor Is in (Spanish Edition)

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Cuando su clase del tercero-grado estudia el cuerpo humano, las zambullidas cambiantes de Judy en el asunto con celo característico y la imaginación. Para un proyecto de la clase, ella viste como Elizabeth Blackwell, leeches falsos de atadura uniformes a su cabeza, lee su poema sobre el primer doctor de la mujer, y realiza cirugía en un zucchini. El Dr. Judy prescribe Popsicles y las pasas para la tonsilitis de su hermano pero pronto se encuentra en cama con la misma enfermedad. Peor, ella hace el extremo de una broma práctica listo orquestrada.

Judy Moody adivina el futuro

Judy Moody adivina el futuro (Judy Moody Predicts the Future) (Judy Moody (Quality)) (Spanish Edition)

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¡Judy cambiante tiene un humor para cada ocasión, y ahora ella tiene un anillo del humor para probarla! Las energías especiales adicionales del anillo del humor han puesto Judy en un humor que predecía, y sus predicciones indignantes tienen cada uno el preguntarse de si Judy realmente es psíquico. Según "señora M" (para cambiante), ella ganará la etiqueta engomada coveted del tricorn-sombrero de Thomas Jefferson para el gran trabajo, buen pensamiento en su prueba del deletreo.

Judy Moody Se Vuelve Famosa

Judy Moody Se Vuelve Famosa! (Judy Moody Gets Famous! (Spanish Edition)

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Judy Moody cambia de humor muy fácilmente, y ¡en un día puede pasar por todos! Desde que su compañerita sabelotodo sale en el periódico por ganar un concurso de ortografía, Judy se empeña a toda costa en hacer algo que la haga famosa a ella también.

Judy Moody y La Vuelta Al Mundo En Ocho Dias y Medio

Judy Moody y La Vuelta Al Mundo En Ocho Dias y Medio (Judy Moody Around the World in 8 1/2 Days) (Spanish Edition)

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Judy cambiante es uno de una clase, y ella tiene gusto de ella esa manera. ¡Inscriba a amy Namey, otro tercero-graduador con un nombre que rime! Ella es tanto como Judy que son se reproducen prácticamente. ¿El amy Misma-Samey producción será el enemigo peor o su nuevo mejor-siempre amigo de Judy?

Judy Moody y La Declaracion de Independencia

Judy Moody y La Declaracion de Independencia (Judy Moody Declares Independence) (Spanish Edition)

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Judy cambiante tiene un humor para cada ocasión y después de visitar Boston con su familia, ella está en el humor para la libertad de la LIBERTAD y de la LIBERTAD de las reglas y de su pequeño hermano pesky de sus padres, que es. Pero los planes de Judy para declarar independencia, apenas como los patriotas hicieron en 1776, viento para arriba que la conseguía en la agua caliente. ¡Para el positivo seguro y absoluto, la fundación engendra nunca tenía problemas como el suyo! ¿Judy podrá probar, de una vez por todas, que ella es lista para un pedacito más independencia?

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