Book Series · 12 Books

Skippyjon Jones Books

In order from Skippyjon Jones to Skippyjon Jones Snow What.

A high-energy Siamese kitten imagines himself as El Skippito, a daring Chihuahua hero who turns ordinary time at home into elaborate adventures.

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Skippyjon Jones
Skippyjon Jones in the Doghouse
Skippyjon Jones in Mummy Trouble
Color Crazy
Up and Down
Skippyjon Jones and the Big Bones
Skippyjon Jones 1-2-3
Reading order

How to Read the Skippyjon Jones Books

The twelve books are shown in publication order, but they are not a numbered continuing story. Start with Skippyjon Jones for the character's full introduction; the shorter color, shape, counting, and opposites books can be read independently with toddlers.

Sources: Penguin Random House series inventory.

For parents

What Parents Should Know

The stories are exuberant read-alouds with invented words, rhyme, physical comedy, and long imaginary sequences. The concept books are much shorter than the main picture-book adventures, so the reading experience varies substantially across the list.

Skippyjon's alter ego uses mock Spanish and a caricatured Mexican setting and accent. Some families will find the wordplay silly; others may prefer to preview it and talk with children about the difference between playful bilingual language and stereotypes.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Skippyjon Jones
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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2003

Skippyjon Jones

A kitten named Skippyjon Jones imagines himself as a hero in old Mexico, fighting banditos and saving the day

32 pages· 605 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Summary: Meet Skippyjon Jones, a Siamese cat with a wild imagination. He dreams of being El Skippito, a daring sword fighter. When a gang of Chihuahuas needs rescuing from a giant bumblebee, Skippyjon's fantasy becomes an epic adventure. Can he save the day and prove that even the smallest hero can make a big difference? Dive into this whimsical tale where courage and creativity collide, and discover if Skippyjon's dreams are as powerful as his reality. It's a fiesta of fun and bravery that will leave you cheering for this pint-sized hero.
The complete set

Skippyjon Jones Series

12 books · Published 2003–2014

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Skippyjon Jones

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2003

A kitten named Skippyjon Jones imagines himself as a hero in old Mexico, fighting banditos and saving the day

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$759

Color Crazy

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2007

A playful kitty explores colors in unexpected ways.

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$759

Up and Down

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2007

Explore a world of opposites with a playful imagination.

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$1797

Skippyjon Jones, Class Action

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2011

A cat named Skippyjon Jones attends dog school and befriends a group of Chihuahuas who help him deal with a bully

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$1797

Cirque de Olé

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2012

A daring kitty joins the circus to perform the ultimate stunt.

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$1797

Skippyjon Jones Snow What

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2014

A cat who thinks he's a dog must awaken a frozen princess in a snowy adventure.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Skippyjon Jones series?

There are 12 books in the Skippyjon Jones series. It began with Skippyjon Jones in 2003, and the newest book, Skippyjon Jones Snow What, was published in 2014.

What ages are the Skippyjon Jones books best for?

The series is best for ages 0–5, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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