The Old Mrs. Moody Show

On a visit to her sister Pearl's hobby farm, Old Mrs. Moody teaches Catbaloo how to gather eggs from the chicken coop. With their baskets full, they find a shady spot beneath a tree and sit down to examine the eggs. When Old Mrs. Moody points out a beautiful speckled egg, Catbaloo is reminded of the story of Pipi, a little mouse who discovers a spectacular egg hidden in a clump of tall grass in th...

At an estate sale at the mysterious house at the end of their street, Old Mrs. Moody and Catbaloo discover a fascinating antique clock. When they accidentally wind the clock backwards, something incredible happens—they travel back in time! Suddenly, they find themselves in Promontory, Utah, on May 10, 1869, just in time to witness the historic Golden Spike celebration—the moment the transcontinent...

When Harry is in a very bad mood, his mother says, "Go outside and play, Harry. Being outdoors will make your heart feel happy!" And his mother is right. The warm sunshine on Harry's face feels wonderful, and his tail begins to wag—just a little bit. The fresh air feels so good that Harry decides to take a walk in the park. There, he meets a squirrel trying to dig a hole to bury acorns, a little b...

While Christmas shopping at a new bookstore in town, Old Mrs. Moody and Catbaloo find a Christmas book filled with pictures of Santa's workshop so inviting that they decide to jump right into its pages. At the count of three, they close their eyes and jump—and in the blink of an eye, they are at the North Pole. When Old Mrs. Moody accidentally starts a snowball fight with the elves, they don't min...

High in a cecropia tree in the Brazilian rainforest, Slothy the sloth spends his days hanging upside down and moving very slowly. Everything he needs is right there in his tree. When his friends gather to play in a pool of water below, Slothy would like to join them—but getting down takes time. By the time he reaches the ground, his friends have gone. Then one day, Slothy is offered a different wa...

Mermaids are real! Just ask Old Mrs. Moody and Catbaloo. They'll tell you about the day they rescued a baby mermaid from the crab tank at the supermarket. While babysitting their friend Lizbeth's baby, Mable, Old Mrs. Moody and Catbaloo realize they don't have anything planned for her lunch. Off they go to the market to find her something to eat. But when they pass the lobster and crab tanks in th...

Catbaloo shares a story from Old Mrs. Moody's life before they became neighbors. When walnut season arrives and ten tall trees begin dropping their nuts, Old Mrs. Moody calls her chickens to gather them. The hens are delighted and immediately begin imagining all the walnut treats they might make. But the walnuts are needed elsewhere, too. The squirrels who live nearby are busy gathering food for t...

Old Mrs. Moody has a terrible cold, and while she waits to see the doctor, Catbaloo tells her the story of a little girl and her goat cart. Anderson Kate lives high on a mountaintop. One day, she and her mother bake a chocolate cake for Grandmother's birthday. Anderson places the cake in her cart and sets off down the mountain to her grandmother's house in the valley below. Along the way, Anderson...

Something is amiss at Uncle Henry's farm. The chickens have stopped laying eggs, the cows aren't giving milk, and none of the animals will eat their dinner. Even worse, they're all in foul moods. When Uncle Henry calls Catbaloo for help, she picks up Old Mrs. Moody and the two set off to investigate. But their trip is delayed when the car won't start, sending them on a short detour to Haney's Serv...

Old Mrs. Moody and Catbaloo are raking and digging and hoeing—getting the ground ready to plant a community pumpkin patch.  As they begin to plant the pumpkin seeds, Catbaloo is reminded of her favorite story about seeds. It's the story of Pipi Pumpkinseed—a wise big brother mouse. With no food at home to feed his nine baby brothers and sisters, Pipi must venture out into the world to find them so...

One morning, Old Mrs. Moody wakes to find she has shrunk to a tiny size. When Catbaloo brings an antique dollhouse down from the attic, Old Mrs. Moody finds a place to settle in. The house is full of small surprises, with working appliances and rooms that come to life at her new scale. As they search for a way to restore her to her usual size, Old Mrs. Moody wonders if she might stay small just lo...

A toad is singing show tunes in the creek outside Old Mrs. Moody's bedroom—and it's well past midnight. Unable to sleep, Old Mrs. Moody calls Catbaloo for help. Together, they decide it's not the toad's singing they mind, but the timing. They come up with a plan to build him a stage and help him put on an afternoon show instead. Soon the neighborhood gathers to hear the performance, and Mr. Toad f...

At a used book sale at their local library, Old Mrs. Moody and Catbaloo discover an old book about the Pony Express. The pictures in the book are so inviting, they decide to try to use their imaginations to "jump" into the book itself.  In an instant, they are in Sacramento, California in 1860, to witness the very first delivery of Pony Express mail. Old Mrs. Moody is chosen from the crowd and cli...

After a long day of work, a little excavator is ready for rest. As night falls, the construction site grows quiet. Dump trucks, bulldozers, scrapers, rollers, and diggers cool their engines, wash their windshields, fill their tanks, and prepare for morning. As the stars come out, it's time for the little digger to turn off his motor and close his eyes. © 2024 Old Mrs. Moody

If you keep very still in the woods at night, you can hear the forest settling into sleep. As the wind moves through the bramble brush and the animals grow quiet, Catbaloo and Old Mrs. Moody listen as each sound becomes part of a gentle lullaby for the baby animals of the forest. © 2024 Old Mrs. Moody

On Christmas Eve, Catbaloo and Old Mrs. Moody prepare their home for the holiday. They bring in a Christmas tree, but when their kitten, Little Wilbur, breaks most of the ornaments, the tree is left nearly bare. As the evening goes on, friends begin stopping by to wish them a merry Christmas. Each brings something small and beautiful to hang on the tree, filling the house with warmth and company....

Old Mrs. Moody has a terrible cold, and while she waits to see the doctor, Catbaloo tells her the story of a little girl and her goat cart. Anderson Kate lives high on a mountaintop. One day, she and her mother bake a chocolate cake for Grandmother's birthday. Anderson places the cake in her cart and sets off down the mountain to her grandmother's house in the valley below. Along the way, Anderson...

Charlotte enters her pony, Sonora, in the horse race at the county fair. Compared to the other horses, Sonora is small, and few expect her to win. When Old Mrs. Moody and Catbaloo overhear Charlotte quietly encouraging her pony, they decide to stay and watch the race. As it unfolds, Sonora proves she has more than anyone expected. © 2024 Old Mrs. Moody

Old Mrs. Moody and Catbaloo travel back in time to Kitty Hawk in 1903, arriving just as Orville and Wilbur Wright prepare for the first powered flight in history. As they help with the final moments before takeoff, the story follows Orville and Wilbur Wright and the determination and teamwork that made flight possible. When the time machine returns them home, they may not be alone. © 2024 Old Mrs....

Road work begins outside Old Mrs. Moody and Catbaloo's houses, bringing dump trucks, excavators, and jackhammers right to their front windows. When the crew accidentally breaks the water line, the day's plans come to a halt. With no chores to do, Old Mrs. Moody and Catbaloo settle in, and Catbaloo tells a story instead. It's the tale of Marty Mole, a little mole who loves to dig. With help from hi...

Old Mrs. Moody has somehow missed the story of the Bubble and Squeak Carwash—the biggest mystery Bixby County has ever known. While she and Catbaloo bake fresh peach cobbler together, Catbaloo begins to tell the tale. It starts with the Jones brothers, Jack and Otis, their mother, April Mae Jones, and a puppy left in a basket on their porch. One summer day, they take a drive that leads them into t...

A busy, boisterous crow interrupts Catbaloo and Old Mrs. Moody's quiet afternoon of knitting on the back porch. He flies back and forth, calling as loudly as he can, as if trying to get their attention. When they bring out a pair of binoculars to take a closer look, they see him carrying raspberries from the garden into the hollow of the sugartree. Curious, Catbaloo climbs a ladder to peek inside...

Old Mrs. Moody and Catbaloo head to Possum Creek for a campout. They hike through the woods and learn to spot animal tracks, then paddle out onto the lake to do a little fishing. After a day of adventures, they gather around a cozy campfire and toast marshmallows for s'mores. Later that night, tucked into a tent under the stars, they lie very still and listen. The sounds of the forest come togethe...

The Hot Diggity Dog Parade is coming—right down the middle of Main Street! Old Mrs. Moody and Catbaloo grab a seat in the front row to watch dogs of every size, shape, and breed march by. Some stop to perform their special skills: ballet-dancing poodles, jumping Jack Russells, and a sheep-herding demonstration by the amazing Wesley, an Australian Shepherd. It's a perfectly wonderful day until a li...

Roylene the little pig has a big imagination. On Uncle Henry's farm, she decides the barnyard should become the African veldt. Soon the cats are roaring like lions, the goats are stretching their necks like giraffes, and the ducks are standing on one leg like flamingos. The farm is quickly thrown into confusion. Old Mrs. Moody and Catbaloo come up with a plan to help restore order. They take Royle...