His ears are too big for his head. His head is too big for his body. "I am not a Siamese cat..." says Skippyjon Jones, a rambunctious kitty boy with an overactive imagination. He would rather be El Skippito, his Zorro-like alter ego. Skippito, the great sword fighter can do anything. He knows just how to save a roving band of Mexican Chihuahuas from a humongous bumblebeeto that is tormenting them. Skippito gets the job done—yes indeed-o. You can join Skippyjon Jones on his great adventures. But be warned—he's a rascal who stops at nothing. And he is out to steal your heart. Judy Schnachner has a Siamese cat named Skippy who served as the inspiration for Skippyjon Jones. She also owns a dog and another Siamese cat. Ms. Schachner's books have been aclaimed by reviewers and readers. The Grannyman, a book about an old Siamese cat, won the Nebraska Golden Sower Awarn, and Yo, Vikings! won the Chapman Award from PlanetEsme for Best Classroom Read-Aloud for 2002. Edition MSRP: $15⁹⁹ USA / $24⁰⁰ (ISBN: 0-535-47134-0)

For another loco adventure. In his room for a time-out, Skippyjon Jones lets his imagination take him to a shack where his Chihuahua friends are yipping and yapping and hiding out from the bad Bobble-ito, who has taken over their doghouse. How El Skippito chills the Chihuahuas and banishes the Bobble-ito will make more amigos for this endearing and irresistible rascal, who made his first appearance in the favorite Skippyjon Jones.

The Siamese kitty boy who thinks he is a chihuahua just can't stay out of trouble. Skippyjon Jones can't stop his overactive imagination. This time, it takes him to ancient Egypt. Who should be wiating for him there but his old Chihuahua chums? They want to visit the Under Mundo—the underworld—where mummitos "rest in peas." But they need the brains and bravery of El Skippito, Skippyjon's Zorro-like alter ego, to answer the Finx's riddle and enter the oldy, moldy tomb of the mummy. Sounds like big trouble. But El Skipito gets the job done, yes, indeed-o. Rhymes and riddles, rollicking wordplay, and much fun await all the readers who have fallen in love with the kitty with gigantico ears and an even bigger hear. ¡Vamonos! Judy Schnachner is the author/illustrator of the wildly popular Skippyjon Jones series, The Grannyman, a book about an old Siamese cat, which won the Nebraska Golden Sower Award, and Yo, Vikings!, which won the Chapman Award from Planet-Esme for Best Classroom Read-Aloud for 2002. Ms. Schachner had a Siamese cat named Skippy who served as the inspiration for Skippyjon Jones. Bonus CD available at URL listed on the Book jacket. Edition MSRP: $17⁹⁹ USA / $23⁹⁹ (ISBN: 978-0-525-47754-9)

Holy guacamole Skippyjon Jones is crazy-loco for dinosaurs The kitty boy enters (via his closet) the land of dinosaurs in search of the fabled "Skipposaurus." Instead he runs into his old "amigos, " the Chimichango gang. When a T-Mex threatens the pack, it's El Skippito, the great sword fighter, to the rescue. With yips and yowls, he drives the big baddie away, so all the dino-dudes can rattle their bones another day. This fourth entry in a series that "Kirkus Reviews" called ?ay caramba, mucho fun, ? will win even more fans for the Siamese cat with oversize ears and an imagination to match.

The New York Times bestselling kitty boy blasts off into another hilarious adventure. Buckle up, amigos—everyone’s favorite kitty boy is about to lift off. You’ll want to be there when the brave Skippito gets lost in spice! That’s right, spice. Skippy knows—from his big ears to his toes—that the planet Mars is red because it’s covered in spicy red pepper. To prove it, he’s off on a space jaunt replete with craters, crazies, and creatures from Mars. His new adventure is packed with witty wordplay, Spanish phrases, and Judy Schachner’s trademark hilarity. This rollicking romp is simply out of this world. Watch a Video

The #1 New York Times bestselling kitty boy goes to the circus! In his newest adventure, the irresistible Skippyjon Jones swings out of his closet and into the spectacular Cirque de Olé, where his pals, the Chimichango gang, perform feats of derring-do. There are many acts to see, but only Skippito the Strong can perform the trickiest stunt of all. Judy Schachner's vivacious art and riotous text make for mucho read-aloud fun. Come one, come all—with Skippyjon Jones as the circus star, the Greatest Show on Earth just got even better! Includes a CD of the author reading!

Three picture books featuring the independent, stubborn Siamese kitten, Skippyjon Jones, who dons mask and cape, enters his closet, and changes into El Skippito Friskito, an adventure-loving Chihuahua. Includes Skippyjon Jones, Skippyjon Jones in the Dog House, and Skippyjon Jones in Mummy Trouble. 32 pages each.