Omni Daily Crush: The World of Skippyjon Jones

When it comes down to it, a great children's book is determined by two factors:  (a) how much kids love it, and (b) how many consecutive times an adult can read it aloud before going insane.  The first criteria is obviously the most important, but considering how many other ways parents can be driven crazy (I submit The Wiggles as Exhibit A), it's extremely special to find books both parties will love.

With that, I give you the adventures of Skippyjon Jones, an imaginative Siamese cat who fancies himself a brave, sword-fighting Chihuahua.  Author Judy Schachner's mischievous feline day-dreamer is tops in our household, as my son greets me after work with a hug that usually grips Lost in Spice or Mummy Trouble. Schachner's engaging style keep even an exhausted parent from mailing in a bedtime read.  Her tongue-twisting stories force accents, sound effects, and sing-a-longs that will have listeners and readers cracking wide grins by the final page

One word of caution, however:  since picking up our first Skippyjon book, I haven't figured out how to get my son to stop "bouncing on his big boy bed."  *sigh*

--Dave

Recommended for active imaginations and weary parents.