Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer

Reach for this book when your child is facing a summer of 'nothing to do' or feeling left behind as friends head off to exciting camps and vacations. It captures the specific frustration of plans falling apart and the subsequent spark of creativity needed to make one's own fun. Through the relatable and spunky Judy Moody, the story explores how to pivot when expectations don't match reality. While the plot involves a series of wild misadventures with a free-spirited aunt and a younger brother, the core message is about resilience and finding joy in the unexpected. It is perfectly suited for elementary-aged readers who are beginning to navigate sibling dynamics and the desire for independence. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's boredom while modeling how an imaginative attitude can turn a 'bummer' situation into a 'thrill-a-delic' adventure.