In preparation for our Judy Moody Party and DEAR Day (mascot, Ramona Quimby) party in April, I read a few chapter books for younger readers. I read Judy Moody, who is in a bad mood, a really, really bad mood; Ramona, Quimby, Age 8, and Stink, the Incredible Shrinking Kid.

I wanted to recommend, above all, Ramona Quimby, Age 8, because it was really funny...including when Ramona smashes a raw egg on her forehead in the middle of the lunchroom at school (you'll understand the confusion when you read the book!) Judy Moody and Stink books are also fun reads, about third grader Judy Moody--who wants to be a doctor when she grows up, and has a best friend named Rocky, a boy who lives by her--and her younger brother Stink, who tries his best to keep up with his sister, but is also worried about his short stature.

Also, check out a special list of recommended first chapter books with series characters, available on a bookmark at the library. Also, we have a few Judy Moody backpack dolls, and Stink moon rock packs and I will give them away to local kids who let me know they have seen this blog, by emailing me, Joa, at mtownlibrary@yahoo.com by June 1, 2008.

Send me a message and I will email you back and let you know you can come an pick up your prize!