Author: Judy Moody: was in a mood. Not a good mood. A bad mood.
Title: Megan McDonald
Publisher: Candlewick Press Date: 2000
Age level: Elementary (3-4)
Summary:
Judy Moody is starting her first day of third grade and she could not be unhappier. The story follows her through her first month of school, where she constantly tries to get rid of her bad mood, but does not think her life is anything special. At the end of the month and her language arts project, Judy will turn out different than anyone imagined.
Strengths:
The language in this book is phenomenal. McDonald writes just like a third grader would think and write if she were to write it herself. It makes it really easy for a child to relate to it. Also I like the use of some pages as just pictures, which serve as a break up in the book and give the child something to look forward to. The storyline is simple and to the point and there are issues that most children have to deal with in their lives. By the end of the book there are some brilliant themes to be taken away from the reading, and hopefully that will teach children great things.
Concerns:
Some may argue that there is no real point to this book, that Judy’s mood fluctuates throughout the book and nothing really happens. However, this book was made for light reading and not to tell an adventure story. Also, the book does not always give an accurate account of real life situations and things seem to come a little too easily to Judy.
Classroom use/Other comments:
In this book the students have to make About Me Collages, which is something the teacher could have her students do after they finish reading the book. It will show them how they can creatively think of ways to make these collages and where they can get their ideas from.
Title: Megan McDonald
Publisher: Candlewick Press Date: 2000
Age level: Elementary (3-4)
Summary:
Judy Moody is starting her first day of third grade and she could not be unhappier. The story follows her through her first month of school, where she constantly tries to get rid of her bad mood, but does not think her life is anything special. At the end of the month and her language arts project, Judy will turn out different than anyone imagined.
Strengths:
The language in this book is phenomenal. McDonald writes just like a third grader would think and write if she were to write it herself. It makes it really easy for a child to relate to it. Also I like the use of some pages as just pictures, which serve as a break up in the book and give the child something to look forward to. The storyline is simple and to the point and there are issues that most children have to deal with in their lives. By the end of the book there are some brilliant themes to be taken away from the reading, and hopefully that will teach children great things.
Concerns:
Some may argue that there is no real point to this book, that Judy’s mood fluctuates throughout the book and nothing really happens. However, this book was made for light reading and not to tell an adventure story. Also, the book does not always give an accurate account of real life situations and things seem to come a little too easily to Judy.
Classroom use/Other comments:
In this book the students have to make About Me Collages, which is something the teacher could have her students do after they finish reading the book. It will show them how they can creatively think of ways to make these collages and where they can get their ideas from.
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