Meet Skippyjon Jones, the tight-rope-walking Siamese cat who really wants to be and believes he is a Chihuahua. His mother doesn't approve of his stunts, his sisters can't say Chihuahua, and the circus needs him to build musculos so he can hold all of the Chihuahua performers up while they build the highest dog tower in history. Will Skippyjon be successful in this high action feat, or will everything crash instead? Is his mother ever going to support his dream of being a Chihuahua? Find out in this hilarious picture book by Judy Schachner.
Personal Reflections
Last night I brought Skippyjon Jones home so I could read it to my 2 1/2 year old son and 4 year old daughter. They enjoyed the pictures most, being a little too young to understand everything that was going on in the story. But, they did think it was funny and interesting, just like I did. I think there's a little of Skippyjon in all of us. We all dream, sometimes of being someone completely different than we really are, sometimes of being successful in front of a crowd, sometimes even just of being accepted by a group that is not exactly like us. Skippyjon, although a Siamese cat who wants to be a Chihuahua, really is an example of human nature. I think we can learn from him. Dreams are important and special, part of who we are and who we will ultimately become. There's more to this story than just a funny little cat. You get cultural references, aspirations, and this obvious theme of confidence in self--something everyone needs.
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