Skippyjon Jones
By Judy Schachner
The Story
A Siamese kitten with an overactive imagination transforms into El Skippito, a mask-and-cape sword-fighter, ready to take on banditos and a bad bumble-beeto to save the day.
Why It's Special
For the kid who turns every cardboard box into a spaceship or a fortress, Skippyjon Jones is proof that imagination can turn even a kitten into a hero.
- Big idea: Being small doesn't stop you from becoming exactly who you imagine yourself to be.
- Vibes: Bouncy, silly, and full of swagger, with rhyming wordplay that begs to be read aloud fast.
Perfect For Kids Who
- love pretend play and dress-up adventures
- enjoy rhyming, rhythmic read-alouds
- like to act out sword fights and hero moments
- respond well to bold, colorful cartoon illustrations
Ask Your Little Reader
- Imagination: If you could turn into a hero like Skippito Friskito, what would your hero name be?
- Story & problem-solving: What do you think Skippito needs to do to take on the bad bumble-beeto?
- Feelings & empathy: Why do you think Skippyjon Jones likes pretending to be El Skippito so much?
- Real-life connection: What do you like to pretend to be when you play?
