ETTRICK, WISCONSIN (RFD NEWS) — A Wisconsin dairy FarmHER is turning everyday life on the farm into a children’s book aimed at helping kids understand big emotions. “The Adventures of Moody Judy” follows a grumpy cow learning how to work through a bad day.
Author and FarmHER Annaliese Wegner — also known as @ModFarmChick — joined us on Friday’s Market Day Report to talk about the inspiration behind the story and life on the farm that shaped it.
In her conversation with RFD News, Wegner explained that the book was inspired by one of her favorite cows on the farm, Judy, whom she described as having a big personality—curious but sometimes hesitant, and always full of character.
Wegner said those traits helped spark the idea for a story that reflects how both animals and kids can experience a range of emotions throughout the day.
She also discussed how life on a dairy farm influences the book’s message, noting that, just like cows, kids experience ups and downs—from small frustrations to unexpected moments—but there is still good in every day.
Wegner emphasized the importance of helping children learn how to navigate big emotions and shared that working on the project with her sister made the experience even more meaningful. She hopes families reading “The Adventures of Moody Judy” together will take away a message of resilience, perspective, and the importance of finding positivity even on difficult days.
