Judy Moody: questions to ask and activities to try
Another day, another mood. Judy Moody is a laugh-a-minute chapter book about a girl with lots of moods.
What age is it for? Judy Moody is best for ages 7–9. Good for: A girl with lots of moods.
Judy Moody (Megan McDonald and Peter H. Reynolds)
- Age
- 7-9
- Best for
- A girl with lots of moods
Read a chapter at a time. Ask your child to name their mood each day, Judy-style.
What it helps with
- Moods and feelings
- School and friends
- Self-expression
- Chapter books
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “What mood was Judy in?”
- “Why?”
- “What was the Me collage?”
- “What did she put on it?”
- “What changed her mood?”
- “What’s your mood today?”
5-minute activities to try together
Me collage
Make a collage about yourself, like Judy's.
Mood chart
Track your moods for a week with colours.
Free printables: Judy Moody worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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- Best for
- A chaotic family, school and an imaginary detective
- Age
- 6-9
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- Best for
- A girl whose big feelings make things explode
- Age
- 7-10
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- Best for
- Friendship, school and family in a funny diary
- Age
- 7-10
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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