(3) 1-3 Judy Moody and Friends series. Illustrated by Erwin Madrid. To fit in with her left-handed dad and brother Stink, Judy pledges to do everything as a lefty for a whole day. This is harder than she expected: everyday activities like eating are a complete mess. But in typical Judy fashion, she persists--and manages to make a rare hole-in-one mini-golf shot to boot. This full-color transitional-reader spinoff series has all the appeal of the Judy Moody chapter books.

Reviewer: Kari Allen

(3) 1-3 Judy Moody and Friends series. Illustrated by Erwin Madrid. On April Fools' Day (also Judy Moody's birthday!), third grader Judy wants to fool her favorite teacher, and a stick insect gives her the perfect idea. When a fifth grader says "there's no such thing as the Tooth Fairy," Judy sets out to prove otherwise. As usual, the full-color illustrations pop and the series' characters shine in these transitional-reader spinoffs of the longer chapter books. Review covers these Judy Moody and Friends titles: April Fools', Mr. Todd! and Judy Moody, Tooth Fairy.

Reviewer: Kari Allen

(3) 1-3 Judy Moody and Friends series. Illustrated by Erwin Madrid. On April Fools' Day (also Judy Moody's birthday!), third grader Judy wants to fool her favorite teacher, and a stick insect gives her the perfect idea. When a fifth grader says "there's no such thing as the Tooth Fairy," Judy sets out to prove otherwise. As usual, the full-color illustrations pop and the series' characters shine in these transitional-reader spinoffs of the longer chapter books. Review covers these Judy Moody and Friends titles: April Fools', Mr. Todd! and Judy Moody, Tooth Fairy.

Reviewer: Kari Allen

(3) 1-3 Judy Moody and Friends series. Illustrated by Erwin Madrid. In three vignettes, Stink and Judy watch the night sky for a comet in a sweet sibling moment; Stink worries about (and prepares for) an asteroid hitting Earth; and Stink names a star. McDonald has done a stellar job of transferring the appeal of the original Judy Moody series into transitional readers; full-bleed illustrations bring the beloved characters to bright, colorful life.

Reviewer: Kari Allen

(3) 1-3 Judy Moody and Friends series. Illustrated by Erwin Madrid. Judy navigates pet ownership in three chapters. In the first, Jaws (her Venus fly trap) is not doing well, so Judy and Stink get Jaws a plant friend. In the second, Mouse (the cat) sets up a psychic pet table. Lastly, toad Toady goes to obedience school. The easy-to-read book, with clear, supportive illustrations, works well for newly independent readers.

Reviewer: Kari Allen

(3) 1-3 Judy Moody and Friends series. Illustrated by Erwin Madrid. In these spinoff transitional readers, Judy Moody's friends Jessica Finch and Rocky Zang share the spotlight: Judy arranges Jessica's birthday surprise and helps Rocky with his magic show. Full-bleed color illustrations (modeled after Peter H. Reynolds's originals) add to the fun. The easy-to-read books are great for newly independent readers not quite ready for the longer Judy Moody chapter books. Review covers these Judy Moody and Friends titles: Jessica Finch in Pig Trouble and Rocky Zang in The Amazing Mr. Magic.

Reviewer: Kari Allen

(3) 1-3 Judy Moody and Friends series. Illustrated by Erwin Madrid. In these spinoff transitional readers, Judy Moody's friends Jessica Finch and Rocky Zang share the spotlight: Judy arranges Jessica's birthday surprise and helps Rocky with his magic show. Full-bleed color illustrations (modeled after Peter H. Reynolds's originals) add to the fun. The easy-to-read books are great for newly independent readers not quite ready for the longer Judy Moody chapter books. Review covers these Judy Moody and Friends titles: Jessica Finch in Pig Trouble and Rocky Zang in The Amazing Mr. Magic.

Reviewer: Kari Allen

(3) 1-3 Judy Moody and Friends series. Illustrated by Erwin Madrid. Judy Moody's friends take center stage in two more spinoff transitional readers. As Judy provides ideas and support, budding journalist Amy hunts for news stories and Frank attempts to win a contest. Series illustrator Madrid brings the original characters to full-color life. The breezy, humorous books are great stepping stones for kids on their way to independent chapter-book reading. Review covers these Judy Moody and Friends titles: Amy Namey in Ace Reporter and Frank Pearl in The Awful Waffle Kerfuffle.

Reviewer: Kari Allen

(3) 1-3 Judy Moody and Friends series. Illustrated by Erwin Madrid. Judy Moody's friends take center stage in two more spinoff transitional readers. As Judy provides ideas and support, budding journalist Amy hunts for news stories and Frank attempts to win a contest. Series illustrator Madrid brings the original characters to full-color life. The breezy, humorous books are great stepping stones for kids on their way to independent chapter-book reading. Review covers these Judy Moody and Friends titles: Amy Namey in Ace Reporter and Frank Pearl in The Awful Waffle Kerfuffle.

Reviewer: Kari Allen