Skippyjon Jones in Mummy Trouble
By Judy Schachner
The Story
A big-eared kitten who imagines himself a swashbuckling Chihuahua hero leads his doggy pals into the Under Mundo, where he must solve the Sphinx's riddle to enter a mummy's tomb.
Why It's Special
For the kid who turns every cardboard box into a fort and every trip to the backyard into a quest, El Skippito's imaginary swagger is a perfect match.
- Big idea: Believing in your own bravery can turn you into exactly the hero you imagined.
- Vibes: Zany, rhythmic, and full of playful Spanish-inflected wordplay and swashbuckling energy.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy silly voices and made-up words
- like to pretend to be superheroes
- are drawn to adventure and mild spookiness
- love a character who talks big and delivers
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: What do you think El Skippito needed to figure out to answer the Sphinx's riddle?
- Imagination: If you could turn into a brave character like El Skippito, who would you become?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think El Skippito's friends felt trusting him to lead the way into the tomb?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever had to be brave to help your friends do something new?
- Story & problem-solving: Why do you think the dogs needed Skippyjon's courage and not just his brains?
