Judy Schachner was born into an Irish Catholic working class family from New England. Money was as tight as their apartment was tiny and though she may not have had the easiest of childhoods, she credits her imagination with helping her survive it. She can’t ever remember a time when she was not drawing and like most budding artists she doodled on everything, including her father’s bald head. She drew herself into stories where she was the smartest in her class and into a family where mothers lived to be a ripe old age. In many ways, Judy feels that her own life has resembled the fairy tales she loved reading as a child, complete with a happy ending. And the best part of this author/illustrator’s story? She married a prince of a guy and they had two beautiful daughters and just like the mothers in her earliest tales, she plans on living to a ripe old age. Described by the New York Times as “ …something like the James Joyce for the elementary - school set…”, Judy Schachner is the #1 NY Times Best Selling Author/Illustrator of over 26 books for children including the Skippyjon Jones series, Sarabella’s Thinking Cap, Dewey Bob, Bits & Pieces, , Yo Vikings, The Grannyman and Willy and May. She has won many awards including the first E. B. White Read Aloud Award.
A little bunny's bad day turns hopeful with a comforting message.
A daydreamer finds a way to share her imaginative world with others.
A kitten named Skippyjon Jones imagines himself as a hero in old Mexico, fighting banditos and saving the day
A daring kitten imagines saving his Chihuahua friends from a villainous intruder.
A daring quest to the underworld hinges on solving a riddle.
A daring kitty ventures to Mars, uncovering spicy secrets and cosmic chaos.
Explore a world of opposites with a playful imagination.
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Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.
A little bunny's bad day turns hopeful with a comforting message.
A cat must navigate friendship when his pal becomes a bossy leader.
A street cat seeks adventure and discovers the warmth of a loving home.
A daydreamer finds a way to share her imaginative world with others.
A raccoon seeks a friend among his treasures.
A cat who thinks he's a dog must awaken a frozen princess in a snowy adventure.
A pampered cat seeks adventure in the wild for one unforgettable night.
A daring kitty joins the circus to perform the ultimate stunt.
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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A daring kitty ventures to Mars, uncovering spicy secrets and cosmic chaos.
Skippyjon Jones seeks the perfect gift for Mama Junebug.
Explore a world of opposites with a playful imagination.
A daring quest to the underworld hinges on solving a riddle.
A daring kitten imagines saving his Chihuahua friends from a villainous intruder.
A kitten named Skippyjon Jones imagines himself as a hero in old Mexico, fighting banditos and saving the day
A girl dreams of a Viking ship and makes it a reality.
An old cat finds new joy and purpose with an unexpected kitten companion.
An old lady swallows a feast, leading to a surprising holiday twist.
Creative company
The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Judy Schachner's books.
