Works by
Judy Schachner
(Illustrator, Writer)

As Illustrator

Books by Alison Jackson

• I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie (1997)
  Children will love this hilarious take-off of the popular poem "I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly." With its theme of feasting gone-wild, its the perfect Thanksgiving treat that will remain fresh all year long.

Books by Barbara Baker

• Staying with Grandmother (1994)
  Clair feels less homesick after Grandmother reads a favorite story and introduces a new friend.

Books by Donna Jo Napoli

• The Prince of the Pond: Otherwise Known as De Fawg Pin (1992)
  Having been turned into a frog by a hag, a frog-prince makes the best of his new life as he mates, raises a family, and instills a new kind of thinking into his frog family.

• Jimmy, the Pickpocket of the Palace (1995)
  Jimmy, the froglet son of an enchanted frog-prince, tries to save his pond from the evil hag and in the process finds himself transformed into a human boy.

• Gracie, The Pixie of the Puddle (2004)
  The acclaimed Donna Jo Napoli's beloved and hilarious series about Pin, the (frog) Prince of the Pond, continues with more funny language, wild adventure, and magic. As Gracie the frog picks up the story, she knows her friend Jimmy is special, but even she can't believe his wild stories about his human father and his own adventures as a boy in the palace. Still, she follows him when he leaves the pond. But can she overcome a wicked hag-turned-crocodile, a bratty princess, a menacing cook, and her own froggy instincts to rescue Jimmy and win his love? Slapstick antics and a rich, tender tone will reward the many fans of this funny, touching series, praised by Kirkus Reviews for its "endearing screwball charm."

Books by Laura McGee Kvasnosky

• What Shall I Dream? (1996)
  Despite the well-intentioned efforts of the king, queen, and others, only Prince Alexander can find the dreams that are right for him.

Books by Lloyd Alexander

• How the Cat Swallowed Thunder (2000)
  Magic is everywhere in this book from Lloyd Alexander's storytelling genius to Judith Schachner's hilarious pictures. Readers for generations to come will enjoy falling under its spell.

As Writer

Skippyjon Jones Series (Ages 4- 8)

• Skippyjon Jones (2003)
  Move over, Eloise and Olivia. Make room for SkippyjonJones, a Siamese kittenboy who can't resign himself to being an ordinary cat. Having a time-out in his room, he resorts to his imagination. Taking on the superhero persona of the great Spanish sword fighter Skippito, he has the adventure of his life, and readers are invited along. Zany, wild, and over-the-top, this utterly original book truly begs to be read aloud.
  
  With the jiggly, effervescent outlines she used in I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie, the smudgy, tender expressiveness of The Grannyman, and a text worthy of a sitcom, Judith Byron Schachner has created a new cat character for all ages. ¡Olé!

• Skippyjon Jones in the Dog-House (2005)
  The Siamese kitty boy with the gigantico imagination has returned 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 Skippyjon Jones.

• Skippyjon Jones in Mummy Trouble (2006)
  El Skippito is back! Avoiding a lecture from Mama Junebug, the kitty boy slips into his closet . . . and finds himself in ancient Egypt. His doggy pals, Los Chimichangos, want to visit the Under Mundo—the underworld— where mummitos rest in peas. But they need El Skippito’s brains and courage to answer the riddle of theFinx and enter the mummy’s tomb. Our hero is up to the task, and he’s in for another grand and whirlwind adventure.
  
  Full of Judy Schachner’s rollicking wordplay and bold, imaginative illustrations, Skippy’s latest outsize outing will tickle the funny bones and warm the hearts of his many amigos.

• Skippyjon Jones: Color Crazy (2007 release)

• Skippyjon Jones: Up and Down (2007 release)
  As always, Skippyjon invites readers to join in the magic that comes of a playful imagination. Little ones will learn all the ins and outs with Skippyjon Jones. He goes up and down, back and forth, and over and under. At the end of the day, he’s ready to begin again. Opposites have never been so loco!

Other

• Willy and May (1995)
  Aunt May and her pet canary, Willy, live far away. So her young niece only visits twice a year-but their time together is unforgettable. The girl is heartbroken one year when she can't go visit her aunt. May promises to come see her for Christmas. But when a huge snowstorm hits, will Aunt May be able to travel? This warm story, lovingly narrated by a young girl, is perfect for the holiday season, but will be asked for all year long.

• Mr. Emerson's Cook (1998)
  This story, which weaves fact and fiction, is as rich and satisfying as the warm apple pie that Annie cooks. With lyrical language that begs to be read aloud and illustrations full of whimsy and warmth, this book extols not only the extraordinary Mr. Emerson but the power of the imagination.

• The Grannyman (1999) -- Winner of the 2002 Golden Sower Award (K-3)!
  Simon the cat is so old that most of his parts have stopped working, but just when he is ready to breathe his last breath, his family brings home a new kitten for him to raise.

• Yo, Vikings! (2002)
  A story based on a real incident involving Judy's daughter. Emma has an imagination that won't quit, and when she has to prepare a report about Viking explorer Erik the Red, she's off and running on a voyage of discovery. The more she learns, the more seeps into her journal and her everyday life she makes a Viking helmet from tinfoil, hands her brother a painted stone and renames herself Emma the Red. After the librarian shows her a newspaper ad for a 29-foot Viking ship ($7000 or best offer), Emma and her brother write to the owner proposing to pay $128, two baseball cards and a fox tooth. No one believes her when she announces she's getting a Viking ship for her birthday, but in fact it's exactly what happens, and the Viking ship arrives in her backyard along with a TV news crew and all of Emma's classmates dressed as Vikings. "See, Ollie," Emma tells her brother. "Dreams do come true." Schachner artfully crowds the slightly oversize pages with detail. Warmly realistic family scenes coexist with Emma's energetic fantasies.

Anthology

• Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road? (2006)
  We all know the joke. We’ve all told it. Kids love to tell it over and over and over again, with as many different punch lines as possible. And now we’ve found out that famous award-winning artists love to tell the joke too—and they have some wacky and downright hilarious ideas about why that chicken really did cross the road. Mo Willems’s chicken confesses his motives to a police officer; David Shannon’s chicken can drive a car; Marla Frazee’s chicken is looking for a more luxurious coop; and Harry Bliss’s chicken encounters aliens. And this is just the beginning. One thing is for sure—you won’t cross this book without a good laugh!
  
  Includes works by Chris Raschka, Chris Sheban, David Catrow, David Shannon, Harry Bliss, Jerry Pinkney, Jon Agee, Judy Schachner, Lynn Munsinger, Marla Frazee, Mary Grandpre, Mo Willems , Tedd Arnold, and Vladimir Radunsky