Skippyjon Jones Snow What
By Judy Schachner
The Story
A Siamese cat who imagines he's a bold Chihuahua bounces into his closet and lands in a snowy make-believe forest, where the seven Chimichangos dare him to kiss a frozen princess awake.
Why It's Special
For the kid who turns bedtime into a launchpad for their own wild imaginary adventures, Skippyjon Jones is a hero after their own heart.
- Big idea: Bravery sometimes looks like doing the thing you least want to do — even if that thing is kissing a frozen princess.
- Vibes: Bouncy, silly, and full of Spanish-flavored wordplay and rhyme.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy goofy fairy tale spins with a twist
- love rhyming and playful made-up words
- like to pretend an ordinary closet is a magical world
- respond well to a fearless, silly hero to root for
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & imagination: What do you think Skippyjon Jones saw when he first stepped into his closet?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think Skippyjon felt when the Chimichangos asked him to kiss the frozen princess?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever turned a room in your house into your own imaginary world? What was in it?
- Imagination: If you got to invent your own fairy tale like Skippyjon did, who would you be and what would your big task be?
- Language & wordplay: Did you notice any of the fun Spanish words Skippyjon used? Which one was your favorite to say out loud?
