"Judy Moody was in a mood. Not a good mood. A bad mood. A mad-faced mood." To start, Judy Moody doesn't have high hopes for third grade. Her new desk won't have an armadillo sticker with her name on it. Her new classroom will not have a porcupine named Roger. And with her luck, she'll get stuck sitting in the first row, where Mr. Todd will notice every time she tries to pass a note to her best friend, Rocky. An aspiring doctor, Judy does have a little brother who comes in handy for practicing medicine, a cool new pet, and a huge Band-Aid collection.  Judy also has an abundance of individuality and attitude, and when Mr. Todd assigns a very special class project, she really gets a chance to express herself! Megan McDonald's spirited text and Peter Reynolds's wry illustrations combine in a feisty, funny first chapter book for every kid who has ever felt a little out of sorts. The book itself has a look as fresh as its heroine . . .The book opens . . . with a hilarious spread in pen-and-ink wash . . . the dialogue is spot-on . . . It's hard to imagine a mood Judy couldn't improve. — Publishers Weekly, starred review . ..[T]his beginning chapter book features large type; simple, expressive prose and dialogue; and plenty of child-appealing humor . Children will enjoy lively Judy and her diverse hobbies and adventures with best-friend Rocky. They'll also like the witty, detailed drawings (especially the picture of Judy's unique collage, a nice activity idea) . . . An entertaining story that portrays challenges and pleasures from a kid's perspective, and shows how making the best of things can have surprising rewards. —Booklist Changeable skies arch over a third-grader's moodscape in this easy-reading chapter book . . . Reynolds's black-and-white washes are perfectly placed to track Judy's ups and downs . . . Surefire fare for Cleary, Kline, and Hurwitz fans. —Kirkus Reviews McDonald's offbeat humor coupled with expressive black-and-white cartoonlike illustrations make Judy, her family, and her friends both appealing and realistic . —The Horn Book Guide Fans of Beverly Cleary and the Amber Brown books should appreciate this fresh, energetic series about an irresistibly willful third grader. —FamilyFun Judy is just, well, intense, in that at-odds-with-the-whole-world way typical of third graders . . . this large-type chapter book is immensely funny . . . Fuming all the way, Judy Moody rules. —FamilyFun Megan McDonald is the creator of the popular and award-winning Judy Moody and Stink series. She is also the author of many other books for children, including Bunny and Clyde, and Fairy Door Diaries series. Megan McDonald lives in California. Peter H. Reynolds is the illustrator of the Judy Moody and Stink books, the author-illustrator of The Dot , Ish , Sky Color , So Few of Me , The North Star , Rose’s Garden , The Smallest Gift of Christmas , and Playing from the Heart, and the illustrator of many other picture books . Born in Canada, he now lives in Dedham, Massachusetts. When Judy Moody arrived in third grade, her teacher, Mr. Todd, stood by the door, welcoming everyone. "Hello there, Judy." "Hello, Mr. Toad," said Judy. She cracked herself up. "Class, please hang your backpacks on the hooks and put your lunches in the cubbies," said Mr. Todd. Judy Moody looked around the classroom. "Do you have a porcupine named Roger?" Judy asked Mr. Todd. "No, but we have a turtle named Tucson. Do you like turtles?" She liked turtles! But she caught herself just in time. "No. I like toads." Judy cracked up again. "Rocky, your seat is over by the window, and Judy, yours is right up front," said Mr. Todd. "I knew it," said Judy. She surveyed her new front-row desk. It didn't have an armadillo sticker with her name on it. Guess Who sat across the aisle from her. Frank Eats-Paste Pearl. He glanced at Judy sideways, then bent his thumb all the way back, touching his wrist. Judy rolled her tongue like a hot dog back at him. "You like sharks too?" he asked, passing her a small white envelope with her name on it. Ever since they had danced the Maypole together in kindergarten, this boy would not leave her alone. In first grade, Frank Pearl sent her five valentines. In second grade, he gave her a cupcake on Halloween, on Thanksgiving, and on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Now, on the first day of third grade, he gave her a birthday party invitation. Judy checked the date inside-his birthday was not for three weeks! Even a real shark would not scare him off. "Can I look inside your desk?" asked Judy. He moved to one side. No sign of paste. Mr. Todd stood in front of the class. GINO'S EXTRA-CHEESE PIZZA was printed in large letters on the board. "Are we having extra-cheese pizza for lunch?" Judy asked. "For Spelling." Mr. Todd held his finger to his lips like it was a secret. "You'll see." Then he said, "Okay! Third grade! Listen up! We're going to try something different to kick o