Skippyjon Jones Lost in Spice
By Judy Schachner
The Story
A Siamese kitten convinced he's really a Chihuahua named Skippito blasts off to Mars, certain the red planet is covered in spicy pepper, ready to meet craters, crazies, and creatures along the way.
Why It's Special
For the kid who turns every cardboard box into a spaceship and every trip to the closet into an alter-ego adventure, Skippito's Mars mission is basically a permission slip to keep pretending.
- Big idea: Imagination turns an ordinary kitten into exactly the hero he believes he is.
- Vibes: Zany, fast-talking, and spiced with Spanish wordplay — pure sugar-rush energy.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy silly voices and wordplay
- like to pretend to be superheroes or explorers
- respond well to a rollicking, high-energy read-aloud
- are curious about outer space and other planets
Ask Your Little Reader
- Imagination: Why do you think Skippyjon Jones becomes Skippito when he goes on his big adventures?
- Story & problem-solving: What made Skippito so sure that Mars was covered in spicy red pepper?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever pretended to be someone brave like Skippito? Who did you pretend to be?
- Imagination: If you blasted off to Mars, what kind of creatures do you think you'd find there?
- Language & fun: Can you say any of the Spanish words Skippito uses on his trip?
