About This Book
Megan McDonald's 'Judy Moody Was in a Mood' introduces readers to the spirited and relatable eight-year-old Judy Moody, a character often compared to Beverly Cleary's Ramona Quimby. This first book in the beloved series captures Judy's wide range of emotions, from her reluctance to give up summer to her enthusiasm for a school project. It explores themes of self-identity, friendship, and family dynamics with humor and authenticity, making it an excellent choice for early chapter book readers. Parents will appreciate how the book normalizes complex feelings and provides a feisty, yet good-hearted, protagonist for children to connect with.
Meet Judy Moody, the queen of moods! Bad moods, good moods, even back-to-school moods - Judy Moody has them all. When her teacher assigns the class the task of creating me collages, it puts Judy in a cut-and-paste mood!
Discussion Prompts
1
What kind of mood is Judy in at the beginning of the book? What makes her feel that way?
2
Have you ever felt like Judy, not wanting summer to end or having a 'bad mood' day? What helps you when you're in a mood?
3
Judy has a lot of different collections. What kinds of things do you like to collect, or what would you collect if you could?
4
If you had to make a 'me collage' like Judy's class, what special things would you include to show who you are?
5
How does Judy's relationship with her brother, Stink, change or stay the same throughout the story?
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