Skeletina and the In-Between World

Does your little one struggle with nightmares? Then Skeletina is here to help.
We all remember those recurring childhood nightmares, whether it be fear of shadows, earthquakes, or floods. We also remember the extraordinary dreams where we fly! With her new picture book series, award-winning author and illustrator, Susie Jaramillo, aims to empower kids to reclaim their dreams, letting go of their fears and unlocking the extraordinary possibilities of the in-between world.

Fearless and fun-loving Skeletina takes kids on adventures through the in-between world, subverting some of the most common childhood anxieties along the way. Skeletina helps little ones unlock the power of their imagination to turn their scary dreams into wonderful adventures. Skeletina and the In-Between World takes place in a magical dreamland for the living that is also where the dead hang out when they still have strong connections to the living. With more Skeletina and the Greedy Tooth Fairy coming in 2023, she is sure to become a kid favorite!

"Skeletina and the In-Between World is a wonderful way to start conversations about managing anxiety, missing people we care about, and other things that weigh on young kids' minds. The story is a bit meandering, but the messages of courage, love, and the power of our own thoughts come through with clarity." Common Sense Media, Best New Book for Families Honoree.

"I love this book. It's so much fun, imaginative and beautifully drawn. I love how it's inspired by Mexico's Day of the Dead. But most importantly I love that I can read this book to my daughter and not only will it entertain and delight her, it can inspire conversations about our fears and how to face them. I recommend this book to any parent!" - Eugenio Derbez, Actor, Director, Producer at 3pas Studios

"With unique characters, an intriguing premise, and a welcoming protagonist, readers will want to revisit the in-between world again. Highly recommended for Spanish picture book collections as part of Día de los Muertos or Halloween displays or ALL year long." - Selenia Paz, School Library Journal

Author: Susie Jaramillo
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Published: 09/06/2022
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.67lbs
Size: 10.25h x 8.37w x 0.36d
ISBN: 9781945635465
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 10/01/2020 pg. 66
Kirkus Reviews 05/01/2022

About the Author
Susie Jaramillo is an artist, a storyteller, an entrepreneur and a mom. An eternal student of cultures from around the world, she was born in Venezuela and raised between Caracas and Florida. At the age of 17, she moved to New York to study art at Pratt Institute where she honed her crafts in painting and printmaking, and she now resides in Brooklyn with her husband and two children. As a kid, she had nightmares frequently until she discovered that she was in control of her dreams. She created Skeletina to empower children like her to take control of their fears and be brave.