Judy Moody: In a Monday Mood by Megan McDonald, Peter H. Reynolds Published by Candlewick Press on September 14, 2021
ISBN: 1536213918
Pages: 144
Genres: Humor, Realistic Fiction
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
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In the 16th book of Judy Moody, “Judy Moody in a Monday Mood”, Judy wakes with the Monday blahs and dreads going back to school after the weekend. She is what some would call a Monday Morning Mopey. The same old week at school plays out. Every single week. Until one Monday, when her teacher, Mr. Todd starts his Monday class by celebrating “Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day!”. Suddenly school has become fun! His activity brings the realization to her that each day something can be celebrated to make life less dull and memorable. She, along with her brother, Stink, and her friends and parents come up with various things to celebrate during the week. Everything from playing zucchini ninjas in the neighborhood and ding-dong-ditching zucchinis to their neighbors to making pet rocks for peace. Finally, when Saturday arrives, she is not sure how to celebrate it since they have always been special days. Her parents invent ‘National Blah-Blah -Blah Day” which is doing all those things you mean to do. As, she tackles cleaning her room, she discovers things that make her happy and appreciates. Sunday is a day of doing nothing and thinking of how Mondays are not something to be dreaded anymore. There can be good and fun in every day.
The Judy Moody series are fun and easy to read books. It is always fun to read about her many adventures with her friends and family. Appropriate for ages 6-9 years old.
Reviewed by, Amy Tobalske, Walker Memorial Library, Westbrook