Sunny-Side Up
Sale price
$574
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

Sunny-Side Up

By Megan McDonald, Peter H. Reynolds (Illustrator)

Part of the Judy Moody series

A young reporter seeks good news amidst a sea of bad headlines.

4.1/5 Goodreads · 61 ratings
176 pages
$5.99Save 4%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

Judy Moody, a spirited young girl, turns bad news into a mission for positivity. Armed with her notebook and pen, she becomes a Kid Reporter, uncovering uplifting stories like rare bird sightings and treasure discoveries. As she crafts her own newspaper, Judy inspires her classmates to see the world through a brighter lens. Can her Sunny-Side-Up News change perspectives and spark a wave of optimism? Dive into Judy's adventure and find out how much good news is waiting to be discovered.

From the publisher

Sometimes you have to find the good news, as Judy Moody discovers when she creates her own newspaper–featured as a bonus at the end of the book! Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow! Mr. Todd has Class 3T looking for the Five Ws in the day’s newspaper, but all Judy can see is how much bad news is out there. Global warming! Endangered sea turtles with straws stuck in their noses! The good news is that Judy is taking all the bad news as a call to action. She gets out her notebook, clicks her six-year pen, transforms into a Kid Reporter, and goes in search of happier stories. Rare bird sighting in Virginia Beach! Escaped bearded dragon found! Plastic straws banned at Virginia Dare School! There’s even a scoop that Judy overhears while ordering a scoop at Screamin’ Mimi’s–about someone who’s found a real-live buried treasure! Kids intrigued by the Sunny-Side-Up News that Judy and her friends create–with fun stories, a word search, a recipe, and more–may be inspired to put together their own second edition. After all, there’s no telling how much good news is out there until you start looking–and acting!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
176
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
530L
For readers who can't stop at one

The next favorite is already out there.

Age-appropriate books selected to help their love of reading grow, delivered right to their door.

Find their book club
Bookroo club box with books for growing readers
More from the creator

More from these creatives

Explore Megan's bookshelf
The Dot
Series
Sale price
$1500

The Dot

Ages 5–10 · 2003

So Few of Me

Ages 4–8 · 2006

Going Places

Ages 4–8 · 2014

Little Miss, Big Sis

Ages 4–8 · 2015
The series

The Judy Moody series

See the whole series

Judy Moody Was in a Mood

Ages 7–9 · 2000

Judy Moody Gets Famous!

Ages 6–9 · 2001

Judy Moody Saves the World!

Ages 6–9 · 2002

Judy Moody Predicts the Future

Ages 7–9 · 2003
Your next read

Books that feel like this one

See all similar books

National Geographic Kids United States Atlas

Ages 9–12 · 2012

Summer Schooled

Ages 9–12 · 2021

Immortal Guardians

Ages 8–12 · 2015

Mr. Benedict's Book of Perplexing Puzzles, Elusive Enigmas, and Curious

Ages 8–12 · 2011

The Gathering Storm

Ages 8–12 · 2016

African Icons

2021

Luciana: Braving the Deep

Ages 8–12 · 2017

Hana's Suitcase on Stage

Ages 9–18 · 2006
The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.7
F&P level
~N
AR points
2
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
553149
Publication
Published
September 9, 2025
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781536230581

Surprise a reader with their next favorite book.

Spotted a mistake or something missing? Improve this page.

Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.

Bookroo

Book Clubs

Follow Bookroo