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Judy Moody and Friends Books

In order from Jessica Finch in Pig Trouble to Sophie and the Runaway Unicorn. Part of Judy Moody.

The Judy Moody and Friends series is a set of 17 picture books by Megan McDonald, published between 2014 and 2025. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 65 pages.

Jessica Finch in Pig Trouble
Rocky Zang in The Amazing Mr. Magic
Frank Pearl in The Awful Waffle Kerfuffle
Amy Namey in Ace Reporter
Stink Moody in Master of Disaster
About the series

What's Judy Moody and Friends About?

Seventeen shorter early readers featuring Judy, Stink, and their friends.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Jessica Finch in Pig Trouble
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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2014

Jessica Finch in Pig Trouble

By Megan McDonald, Erwin Madrid (Illustrator)

A young girl tries to figure out if she's getting a pet pig for her birthday

64 pages· 2,163 words· Est. 17 min read-aloud
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Summary: Jessica dreams of a potbellied pig for her birthday, but her hopes waver as she finds no sign of her desired gift. Tensions rise when she un-invites her friend Judy Moody from the party, turning her celebration into a potential disaster. Will Jessica's birthday be saved, or will it end in disappointment? Join the fun and find out if Jessica's wish comes true amidst the chaos.
In reading order

Judy Moody and Friends Series

17 books · Published 2014–2025

#9
Judy Moody, Tooth Fairy
#9 in Series
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Judy Moody, Tooth Fairy

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2017

A young girl tries to prove the existence of the Tooth Fairy after hearing a rumor that she doesn't exist

#13
Prank You Very Much
#13 in Series
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Prank You Very Much

Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2020

Sibling rivalry heats up as pranks and science collide in a backyard showdown.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Judy Moody and Friends series?

There are 17 books in the Judy Moody and Friends series. It began with Jessica Finch in Pig Trouble in 2014, and the newest book, Sophie and the Runaway Unicorn, was published in 2025.

What order should you read the Judy Moody and Friends books in?

Start with Jessica Finch in Pig Trouble and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #17.

What ages are the Judy Moody and Friends books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Judy Moody and Friends to life.

01

Megan McDonald

Author
MM
02

Erwin Madrid

Illustrator
EM

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