Books in Skippyjon Jones series

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Skippyjon Jones REALLY wants to go to school! School is for dogs, his mama tells him. It's where they go to get trained. But nothing can stop Skippy. Once inside his closet, he finds himself on the playground of his imagination, surrounded by dogs of all kinds. He bays with the beagles, learns French with the poodles, and checks out a Chihuahua book from the library. And when a bully starts sending shiver-itos down the spines of the little yippers, Skippy saves the day and earns the biggest gold star.

Move over, Eloise and Olivia. Make room for SkippyjonJones, a Siamese kittenboy who can't resign himself to being an ordinary cat. Having a time-out in his room, he resorts to his imagination. Taking on the superhero persona of the great Spanish sword fighter Skippito, he has the adventure of his life, and readers are invited along. Zany, wild, and over-the-top, this utterly original book truly begs to be read aloud. With the jiggly, effervescent outlines she used in I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie, the smudgy, tender expressiveness of The Grannyman, and a text worthy of a sitcom, Judith Byron Schachner has created a new cat character for all ages. ¡Ol&eacute!

Yip, yippee, yippito! This special edition of the original book sports a caliente new cover. Look at it one way and you'll see the bright, classic image, then presto change-o Skippy will flourish his mask and cape! It's a picture-changing party you won't want to miss. A bonus CD in the back features author Judy Schachner reading all five Skippyjon Jones books. ÁAy que fabulosa!

El Skippito is back! Avoiding a lecture from Mama Junebug, the kitty boy slips into his closet . . . and finds himself in ancient Egypt. His doggy pals, Los Chimichangos, want to visit the Under Mundo—the underworld— where mummitos rest in peas. But they need El Skippito’s brains and courage to answer the riddle of theFinx and enter the mummy’s tomb. Our hero is up to the task, and he’s in for another grand and whirlwind adventure. Full of Judy Schachner’s rollicking wordplay and bold, imaginative illustrations, Skippy’s latest outsize outing will tickle the funny bones and warm the hearts of his many amigos.

Skippyjon Jones is known for the rhythmic, rhyming, silly songs sprinkled throughout his beloved picture books. This effervescent crowd-pleaser’s got the beat, and he dances with dinos, dogs, or any other dudes that he comes across. In this book-plus package, young children will find a Skippy song on each spread opposite a bright-colored puzzle, featuring art from the original books. Sturdy, and sure to entertain for hours, this is an irresistible holiday treat. ¡Vámonos!

When Skippyjon Jones looks into his goldfish bowl, he’s struck with inspiration—he wants to become a deep-sea diver and find the perfect pearl for Mama. The book’s “take-along” format has it all! There’s a carrying handle perfect for little hands, a simple story about a favorite character, a jigsaw puzzle, and a coloring page that sits behind the puzzle.