Books in Judy Moody and Friends series

It’s April Fools' Day — and Judy’s birthday — and Mr. Todd has a trick or two of his own planned in the latest Judy Moody tale for newly independent readers.April Fools' Day just happens to be one of Judy Moody’s favorite days of the year. And this year she’s got one thing on her mind: the perfect prank she’s going to play on Mr. Todd, thanks to an awesome present from her brother, Stink. Gotcha, Mr. Todd! But in all the excitement over spaghetti trees, April fish, and fools' errands, Judy worries that something else will be forgotten by Mr. Todd and Class 3T altogether: April 1 also happens to be Judy’s birthday! Gulp! Will her friends remember in time, or will Judy be the fool this year? And just what might Mr. Todd have up his sleeve?

Surprises are in store as Stink excavates his backyard in search of a relic from an extinct beast — and Judy lends him a little sleight of hand.Mega-chomp! Stink wants to make the find of the century. He’s on a dig, dig, digging quest in his backyard to find a tooth from a saber-toothed cat, otherwise known as a Smilodon. Why not? Two kids in Michigan found a mastodon bone in a backyard stream, and a girl in Great Britain found a pterosaur bone. It could happen! But Judy thinks the chances of finding a saber-toothed anything in the Moody backyard are one in a gazillion million. Will Stink make a discovery before their whole backyard caves in? Just right for newly independent readers, this latest story from Megan McDonald is sure to leave Moody fans with smiles as wide as a Smilodon’s.

Frank Pearl is chasing a prize in this Judy Moody® story for newly independent readers.Just once, Frank Pearl would like to win at something! He is going to win a prize if it’s the last thing he does. Could an amazing yo-yo trick or Cookie the parrot land him a prize? Could a blue ribbon be his at the Great Third-Grade Breakfast Bash? With three shots at a prize and Judy Moody cheering him on (sort of?), there’s no way that Frank can miss out on a trophy this time.

Judy’s mom takes the spotlight as the Moody family tries to give her the birthday she would like in a broadly funny episode just right for newly independent readers.Make a wish, Mrs. Moody! Every year on Mom’s birthday, one way or another, something goes wrong-not-right. Maybe Judy’s been in a bad mood. Maybe Stink’s gotten a little carsick. Maybe Dad can’t bake Mom’s favorite carrot cake. But this year is going to be different. This year is going to be perfect. This year, Judy is going to do all she can to make sure Mom gets the happy birthday she deserves. Watch out! The Boss of Birthday (aka Judy) is on the job! Parsnip cake with avocado frosting, anyone?

Abracadabra! Kalamazoo! Rocky and Judy astound and amaze in the Greatest Backyard Magic Show on Earth!Rocky is perfecting the tricks for his magic show when Judy Moody offers to be his assistant. Rocky agrees, but it turns out that Judy — or Stella the Spectacular as she calls herself — is the most UN-spectacular assistant ever. When she gets ketchup all over the magic rabbit, the Amazing Mr. Magic has had enough! Is Rocky’s magic good enough to mend his and Judy’s friendship? From Megan McDonald comes a Judy Moody story just right for newly independent readers.

"Cuddly animals drawn in a palette of soft, autumn watercolors reinforce the warm and fuzzy feeling of Emmett's story. A pleasant selection for fall storytimes and a good choice for beginning readers." — School Library JournalIt's cold and blustery outside, and the best place for Mole to be is underground in his burrow. But it's been a long time since he's seen his friend Rabbit, so he tunnels through the ground to see her, meeting his friends Squirrel and Hedgehog along the way. When they find Rabbit under the weather with a terrible cold, Squirrel and Hedgehog give their friend gifts. Mole worries that he has nothing to offer, until Rabbit points out that he has brought her the very best gift of all — his friendship.

Mighty righty Judy Moody is out of her element in this righty-to-lefty switcheroo just right for newly independent readers.Left-handers are creative. Left-handers are geniuses. Half of all cats are lefties! (Or so says Stink.) But Judy is a righty . . . and Judy is feeling left out. Tomorrow is Left Handers Day, and Stink and Dad, the southpaws in the Moody family, are celebrating at the pretzel factory. Judy is allowed to come along on one condition: she has to be left-handed — the whole entire day. It’s on!

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Pee! Gee! Wee! Gee! What's that sound? With her birthday coming up, Jessica hopes that, just maybe, her present will be a real-live potbellied pig. Jessica can hardly wait for her party with Judy Moody and all their friends. But Judy Moody is acting like a pig-head, and Jessica UN-invites her from the party. To make matters worse, Jessica has snooped around the house and has found zero sign of a pig present. Could her birthday be any more of a disaster?

From Megan McDonald comes a collection of Judy Moody stories just right for newly independent readersSTINK MOODY IN MASTER OF DISASTER: Stink can’t wait to lay eyes on the Sherman-Holm comet. Until he hears the news that a meteorite hit Russia, that is. Who’s to say that Frog Neck Lake, Virginia, isn’t next? Enter Asteroid Boy (aka Stink), who, with Judy Moody as his copilot, bravely explores deep space.TRIPLE PET TROUBLE: Dr. Judy knows a sick pet when she sees one, and Jaws the Venus flytrap is for-sure sick. Time for some urgent care!MRS. MOODY IN THE BIRTHDAY JINX: Every year on Mrs. Moody’s birthday, something goes terribly wrong. This year things are going to be different. This year, Judy Moody (aka the “boss of birthday”) is going to make 100 percent sure that Mom’s birthday is perfect.APRIL FOOLS’, MR. TODD!: This April Fools’ Day, Judy can’t wait to play the perfect prank on her teacher, Mr. Todd. But in all the excitement over spaghetti trees and fools’ errands, Judy worries that everyone will forget the other reason she loves April first so much: it’s her birthday!“It’s hard to imagine a mood Judy couldn’t improve.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

JUDY MOODY AND FRIENDSEveryone’s favorite moody third-grader is now starring in a series just right for newly independent readers.JUDY MOODY, TOOTH FAIRY: When Judy Moody and her friends overhear a fifth-grade rumor, Judy is determined to prove it wrong. All she needs is one loose tooth. Open wide, Stink! But what if the real Tooth Fairy is a no-show? Judy Moody to the rescue! Judy Moody fans will happily sink their teeth into this cavity-free caper full of surprises!NOT-SO-LUCKY LEFTY: Left-handers are creative. Left-handers are geniuses. Half of all cats are lefties. Or so says Stink. But Judy is a righty, and Judy is feeling left out. Tomorrow is Left Handers Day, and Stink and Dad, the southpaws in the Moody family, are celebrating with a trip to the pretzel factory. Judy is allowed to come along on one condition: she has to be left-handed the whole entire day. It’s on! Judy Moody fans will be cheering for this righty-to-lefty switcheroo.SEARCHING FOR STINKODON: He’s on a dig, dig, digging quest in his backyard to find a tooth from a saber-toothed cat, otherwise known as a Smilodon. Why not? Two kids in Michigan found a mastodon bone in a backyard stream, and a girl in Great Britain found a pterosaur bone. It could happen! But Judy thinks the chances of finding a saber-toothed anything in the Moody backyard are one in a gazillion million! Will Stink make a discovery before their whole yard caves in? Judy Moody fans will smile like Smilodons!PRANK YOU VERY MUCH: The Summer Science Showdown is just around the corner, and Stink is positive he has the recipe for A-plus success. Soon he’s acting like a mad scientist while visions of super tomatoes dance in his head.Judy takes one look at her busy brainiac brother and sees a situation ripe for a little mischief! As everyone knows, Judy has never met a practical joke she doesn’t like. Soon she is cooking up her own recipe for an A-plus prank. From Megan McDonald comes a Judy Moody story just right for newly independent readers — an epic match of wits!“It’s hard to imagine a mood Judy couldn’t improve.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Judy's mom takes the spotlight as the Moody family tries to give her the birthday she would like in a broadly funny episode just right for newly independent readers. Make a wish, Mrs. Moody! Every year on Mom's birthday, one way or another, something goes wrong-not-right. Maybe Judy's been in a bad mood. Maybe Stink's gotten a little carsick. Maybe Dad can't bake Mom's favorite carrot cake. But this year is going to be different. This year is going to be perfect. This year, Judy is going to do all she can to make sure Mom gets the happy birthday she deserves. Watch out! The Boss of Birthday (aka Judy) is on the job! Parsnip cake with avocado frosting, anyone?