Penelope Crumb Is Mad at the Moon

In "Penelope Crumb Is Mad at the Moon," young Penelope faces a series of social mishaps that leave her feeling utterly mortified and frustrated. From a disastrous "dress like an animal" mix-up to an embarrassing square dance with a boy known for his sweaty lip, Penelope's week is a relatable rollercoaster of elementary school woes. Her wise Grandpa suggests singing to the moon to ease her troubles, a charming but ultimately insufficient solution. This chapter book, praised for its humor and heart, gently explores themes of anger, embarrassment, friendship, and finding healthy coping mechanisms. It's perfect for readers aged 7-10 who enjoy character-driven stories with a strong, quirky voice, much like fans of Ramona Quimby or Judy Moody.

Penelope "channels the quirkiness of Ramona Quimby!"--Shelf Awareness Penelope Crumb is not having a very good week. First she accidentally comes to school dressed as an elephant (dress like an animal day is next week), and then in gym class she's forced to square dance. With a boy who is known as Lippy Gordon because of how sweaty his lip is. All the time. Penelope is mortified. And then is extra mortified when she discovers that Lippy doesn't want to dance with her either! When Grandpa tells Penelope that he sings to the moon when he's having trouble, Penelope grabs onto this plan. But sometimes you need more than the moon to fix things. Another sweet and funny Penelope book. Equal parts humor and heart, this is a character not to be missed. Perfect for fans of Ramona Quimby, Judy Moody and Clementine, and for fans who have just outgrown Junie B. Jones and Katie Kazoo. Praise for PENELOPE CRUMB: *** "Penelope Crumb ... channels the quirkiness of Ramona Quimby and the detective skills of Cam Jansen ... Penelope will delight children and parents alike."--STARRED REVIEW, Shelf Awareness *** "Penelope is an intrepid heroine ... kids who have outgrown the Junie B. Jones series will enjoy Penelope's equally comical narrative style." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Readers will root for and relate to this fresh-voiced young heroine who joins the likes of Ramona, Judy Moody and Clementine." --Kirkus Reviews.