Roxie
Roxie
Roxie’s favorite scary movie is “The Very Bad Hair Day.” She’s a loyal companion to the other Skelanimals, and can be fierce when she feels someone is giving them a hard time. When her curls get out of control, Patrick helps to pick through the tangles.
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Roxie grew up performing in dog shows
Sporting a poofy haircut, silver costumes and bows
Her real desire was to be out herding sheep
Like her ancestors did, to earn their keep
A farmer finally hired her to work on his ranch.
She thought for sure that this was her chance.
But when she led his sheep into a field of crops,
Along came a tractor…now Roxie is lost.
Roxie’s favorite scary movie is “The Very Bad Hair Day.” She’s a loyal companion to the other Skelanimals, and can be fierce when she feels someone is giving them a hard time. When her curls get out of control, Patrick helps to pick through the tangles.
HOW I BECAME A SKELANIMAL
Roxie grew up performing in dog shows
Sporting a poofy haircut, silver costumes and bows
Her real desire was to be out herding sheep
Like her ancestors did, to earn their keep
A farmer finally hired her to work on his ranch.
She thought for sure that this was her chance.
But when she led his sheep into a field of crops,
Along came a tractor…now Roxie is lost.
Sera
Sera
Sera's favorite scary movie is "The Seaside Novelty Shop." It's really a local news segment on gifts and novelty items, but for Sera it sends chills up her spine. She likes to relax and curl up on a coral branch with her family, watching the fish go by. She doesn't mind being in an aquarium as long as you’re always near her, since you’re part of the family too.
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"I'm so pretty," Sera would say
"I'm naturally decorated in my own special way.
I look like the coral here on this reef
I'm much nicer looking than this urchin and leaf."
Sera was right in these things she’d say
So right was Sera, she's now on display
At a seaport shop, amongst pearls and shells
Stuck on a hat laced with ribbons and bells.
Sera's favorite scary movie is "The Seaside Novelty Shop." It's really a local news segment on gifts and novelty items, but for Sera it sends chills up her spine. She likes to relax and curl up on a coral branch with her family, watching the fish go by. She doesn't mind being in an aquarium as long as you’re always near her, since you’re part of the family too.
HOW I BECAME A SKELANIMAL
"I'm so pretty," Sera would say
"I'm naturally decorated in my own special way.
I look like the coral here on this reef
I'm much nicer looking than this urchin and leaf."
Sera was right in these things she’d say
So right was Sera, she's now on display
At a seaport shop, amongst pearls and shells
Stuck on a hat laced with ribbons and bells.
Patrick
Patrick
Patrick's favorite scary movie is "The Bears of Dark Mountain." Patrick likes to go through everybody's things. He's curious about everything. If he doesn't understand something, he can get frustrated and take it out on you by pricking you (or the nearest object) with one of his needles, but it’s not personal. Don't leave your backpack laying around or else you may find some things missing later. Or you may find it covered in needles. It depends on what kind of day Patrick’s having.
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Patrick loved to prick others with his needled back
He did it so much, they all felt he lacked
Any sense of what's funny, silly, or not
That they felt pity for the needle-backed snot.
Patrick didn't know what he did was wrong
Once he came upon a bear, so furry and strong.
"I'll just prick him," he said, "to hear him roar”
And then off I'll go to prick me a boar."
Poor little Patrick never stood a chance
The bear swatted him as quick as a glance.
His needles flew from sky to floor
Poor little Patrick would prick no more
Patrick's favorite scary movie is "The Bears of Dark Mountain." Patrick likes to go through everybody's things. He's curious about everything. If he doesn't understand something, he can get frustrated and take it out on you by pricking you (or the nearest object) with one of his needles, but it’s not personal. Don't leave your backpack laying around or else you may find some things missing later. Or you may find it covered in needles. It depends on what kind of day Patrick’s having.
HOW I BECAME A SKELANIMAL
Patrick loved to prick others with his needled back
He did it so much, they all felt he lacked
Any sense of what's funny, silly, or not
That they felt pity for the needle-backed snot.
Patrick didn't know what he did was wrong
Once he came upon a bear, so furry and strong.
"I'll just prick him," he said, "to hear him roar”
And then off I'll go to prick me a boar."
Poor little Patrick never stood a chance
The bear swatted him as quick as a glance.
His needles flew from sky to floor
Poor little Patrick would prick no more
Standley
Stanley
Stanley's favorite scary movie is "Fire at Nutty Ranch. "Stanley is always busy running back and forth collecting nuts. He's obsessed with them. The other Skelanimals get upset with him when they find their things filled with nuts. ChungKee tries to talk to him about his compulsive behavior, but Stanley doesn't have the time to listen, he's just too busy gathering nuts.
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Stanley collected nuts for the long cold winter
So many in the tree that the wood would splinter.
Lost in his obsession, he wanted more
And more and more nuts, to put in his store.
He pushed and pushed further than he should
Until all the nuts burst, in a hail of wood.
Stanley stood there laughing in disbelief
And soon became nutty from all his grief
Stanley's favorite scary movie is "Fire at Nutty Ranch. "Stanley is always busy running back and forth collecting nuts. He's obsessed with them. The other Skelanimals get upset with him when they find their things filled with nuts. ChungKee tries to talk to him about his compulsive behavior, but Stanley doesn't have the time to listen, he's just too busy gathering nuts.
HOW I BECAME A SKELANIMAL
Stanley collected nuts for the long cold winter
So many in the tree that the wood would splinter.
Lost in his obsession, he wanted more
And more and more nuts, to put in his store.
He pushed and pushed further than he should
Until all the nuts burst, in a hail of wood.
Stanley stood there laughing in disbelief
And soon became nutty from all his grief
Mary
Mary
Mary's favorite scary movie is "Dap Dap Zap Bug Light." This is an instructional video on how to use bug lights. Mary loves flying around from leaves to flowers to the top of your head. She knows her wings are beautiful and can't wait for you tell her that you think so, too. Compliments make her blush, but she likes hearing them. She feels any compliment is always better than none.
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Mary loved the warmth and glow of the light
She would flutter near it all day and all night.
Her wings would show different colors and hues.
Some were bright oranges, greens, reds, and blues.
The light glowed and hummed just like an old friend
‘Til she got too close, and it zapped her in the end.
Mary's favorite scary movie is "Dap Dap Zap Bug Light." This is an instructional video on how to use bug lights. Mary loves flying around from leaves to flowers to the top of your head. She knows her wings are beautiful and can't wait for you tell her that you think so, too. Compliments make her blush, but she likes hearing them. She feels any compliment is always better than none.
HOW I BECAME A SKELANIMAL
Mary loved the warmth and glow of the light
She would flutter near it all day and all night.
Her wings would show different colors and hues.
Some were bright oranges, greens, reds, and blues.
The light glowed and hummed just like an old friend
‘Til she got too close, and it zapped her in the end.
Jenny
Jenny
Jenny can come off conceited at times, but she's only hiding her insecurity about her height. It's tough to be one of the tallest of the Skelanimals 'cause she can't easily go where they can. She and Marcy are close friends. She lets Marcy climb up her neck and slide down. They can do that all day and not get bored. Sometimes you'll see Marcy clinging on top of Jenny's neck sleeping.
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Jenny took pride in her towering height
She held her head high, morning, noon, and night
The others had told her, “Be careful what you munch,”
“Some bushes are just pokey, others make you lose your lunch.”
But confident Jenny could not be stopped
From poking her head into dangerous spots.
There were goodies to eat in the buzzing tree!
Served with a side dish of African bees.
Jenny can come off conceited at times, but she's only hiding her insecurity about her height. It's tough to be one of the tallest of the Skelanimals 'cause she can't easily go where they can. She and Marcy are close friends. She lets Marcy climb up her neck and slide down. They can do that all day and not get bored. Sometimes you'll see Marcy clinging on top of Jenny's neck sleeping.
HOW I BECAME A SKELANIMAL
Jenny took pride in her towering height
She held her head high, morning, noon, and night
The others had told her, “Be careful what you munch,”
“Some bushes are just pokey, others make you lose your lunch.”
But confident Jenny could not be stopped
From poking her head into dangerous spots.
There were goodies to eat in the buzzing tree!
Served with a side dish of African bees.
Chip
Chip
Chip's favorite scary movie is "Trouble at the Bayou." Chip likes to hop constantly. It's either a nervousness he has or possibly ADD. He tends to stutter when he talks 'cause he's thinking so much faster than his mouth can move, and his long tongue gets twisted. Regardless of all these traits he's utterly charming, and a girl wouldn't miss a chance to give him a kiss.
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Hop and hop as high as he could
From pad to leaf, from water to wood
No other frog could jump higher
If they said they could, Chip would call them a liar
So proud of his leap and the height of its peak,
He didn't catch sight of a pelican's beak.
He continued to hop as high as a kite
‘Til snatched by the pelican, and devoured in one bite.
Chip's favorite scary movie is "Trouble at the Bayou." Chip likes to hop constantly. It's either a nervousness he has or possibly ADD. He tends to stutter when he talks 'cause he's thinking so much faster than his mouth can move, and his long tongue gets twisted. Regardless of all these traits he's utterly charming, and a girl wouldn't miss a chance to give him a kiss.
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Hop and hop as high as he could
From pad to leaf, from water to wood
No other frog could jump higher
If they said they could, Chip would call them a liar
So proud of his leap and the height of its peak,
He didn't catch sight of a pelican's beak.
He continued to hop as high as a kite
‘Til snatched by the pelican, and devoured in one bite.
Bonita
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Bonita was special, of that there was no doubt
“Always late, but worth the wait!” her friends would shout.
But being tardy wasn’t such a lark
When it came time to board the Ark.
Bonita the unicorn missed the boat
And sadly, unicorns don’t float.
Bonita was special, of that there was no doubt
“Always late, but worth the wait!” her friends would shout.
But being tardy wasn’t such a lark
When it came time to board the Ark.
Bonita the unicorn missed the boat
And sadly, unicorns don’t float.
Holly
Holly
Holly’s favorite scary movie is “The Deer Hunt.” Holly tends to be shy. She doesn’t want to offend anybody and is careful about what she says. She’ll go with whatever everybody wants to do as long as it’s fun.
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Every year as the snow began to fall
Dee dreamt and hoped that Santa would call.
She’d heard it paid well to be a reindeer
And bring all those people their holiday cheer.
She liked to pretend she was part of the group,
Attempting to fly, and to land on the roofs.
But alas, poor Holly’s wishes were not to come true
On an icy roof she landed, and fell right through.
Holly’s favorite scary movie is “The Deer Hunt.” Holly tends to be shy. She doesn’t want to offend anybody and is careful about what she says. She’ll go with whatever everybody wants to do as long as it’s fun.
HOW I BECAME A SKELANIMAL
Every year as the snow began to fall
Dee dreamt and hoped that Santa would call.
She’d heard it paid well to be a reindeer
And bring all those people their holiday cheer.
She liked to pretend she was part of the group,
Attempting to fly, and to land on the roofs.
But alas, poor Holly’s wishes were not to come true
On an icy roof she landed, and fell right through.
Foxy
Foxy
Foxy’s favorite scary movie is “Ghost Hounds.” She likes being chased. Foxy and Dax play together a lot, only because she pesters him until he chases her to some place he’s never been and then she’ll watch him from a distance as he finds his way home. She’s a good friend and will try her best to get you out of trouble even though she’s the one that got you in trouble in the first place.
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Foxy was fast. Foxy was cunning.
She always kept the dogs constantly running.
After her and over the hills.
Being chased by dogs gave her thrills.
But one run too many she found herself trapped.
Now she’s displayed in a museum with all sorts of…animals.
Foxy’s favorite scary movie is “Ghost Hounds.” She likes being chased. Foxy and Dax play together a lot, only because she pesters him until he chases her to some place he’s never been and then she’ll watch him from a distance as he finds his way home. She’s a good friend and will try her best to get you out of trouble even though she’s the one that got you in trouble in the first place.
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Foxy was fast. Foxy was cunning.
She always kept the dogs constantly running.
After her and over the hills.
Being chased by dogs gave her thrills.
But one run too many she found herself trapped.
Now she’s displayed in a museum with all sorts of…animals.
Chungkee
ChungKee
Chewing bamboo is ChungKee’s favorite task, But sometimes he worries that it will bite him right back! He doesn’t say much, but he’s known for his wisdom So when he speaks up, the others sure listen!
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ChungKee was eating bamboo quietly in his cage
Until he saw something that made him rage
A girl had a backpack, stuffed panda on the back.
ChungKee thought it was his friend, cuffed to a rack.
He tried to pull his friend free and cut
The zookeeper misunderstood and shot him in the butt.
Chewing bamboo is ChungKee’s favorite task, But sometimes he worries that it will bite him right back! He doesn’t say much, but he’s known for his wisdom So when he speaks up, the others sure listen!
HOW I BECAME A SKELANIMAL
ChungKee was eating bamboo quietly in his cage
Until he saw something that made him rage
A girl had a backpack, stuffed panda on the back.
ChungKee thought it was his friend, cuffed to a rack.
He tried to pull his friend free and cut
The zookeeper misunderstood and shot him in the butt.
Maxx
Maxx
Maxx may seem a bit rough on the outside But deep down inside, he’s not really a tough guy! He’ll protect his friends, but his mean bite is just for show. He’s gentle and kind, just don’t tell him you know! His favorite movie is "The Dog Catcher."
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Maxx had a bite that would never let go
So proud of his smile and sharp teeth he'd show
The power of its vise - like grip
He proved it to a crowd on a mid summer's trip.
He jumped and bit a branch of an old oak tree
and stayed there hanging for all to see.
More gathered to see how long he would stay
He remains there biting to this very day.
Maxx may seem a bit rough on the outside But deep down inside, he’s not really a tough guy! He’ll protect his friends, but his mean bite is just for show. He’s gentle and kind, just don’t tell him you know! His favorite movie is "The Dog Catcher."
HOW I BECAME A SKELANIMAL
Maxx had a bite that would never let go
So proud of his smile and sharp teeth he'd show
The power of its vise - like grip
He proved it to a crowd on a mid summer's trip.
He jumped and bit a branch of an old oak tree
and stayed there hanging for all to see.
More gathered to see how long he would stay
He remains there biting to this very day.
Lammy
Lammy
Lammy’s favorite scary movie is “The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing.” She just wants to cuddle up in bed and sleep all day. She doesn’t want to play and run around, but rather daydream about floating in the clouds and sleeping. Her motto is, “Whatever happens, happens. Everthing will be just fine.”
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Lammy was so proud of her wool
It was stunning, soft, and beautiful.
Displayed so proudly, for others to admire
That it filled the shepherd with much desire.
A week later the shepherd was seen
with a new wool coat, selling lamb chops and beans.
Lammy’s favorite scary movie is “The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing.” She just wants to cuddle up in bed and sleep all day. She doesn’t want to play and run around, but rather daydream about floating in the clouds and sleeping. Her motto is, “Whatever happens, happens. Everthing will be just fine.”
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Lammy was so proud of her wool
It was stunning, soft, and beautiful.
Displayed so proudly, for others to admire
That it filled the shepherd with much desire.
A week later the shepherd was seen
with a new wool coat, selling lamb chops and beans.
Oliver
Oliver
Oliver's favorite scary movie is "The Falling Moon." He just likes staring at the scenes in which the moon gets bigger and bigger on the screen. Oliver is the most knowledgeable of the Skelanimals. They go to him for information but they are also aware that he likes to play tricks. If you want some answers from him, pay attention to how he speaks; you can tell if he's lying or not.
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Oliver loved the shimmer of the night
He stared at the stars so distant and bright.
Each evening he wiggled and whispered as he spoke
'To be as bright as a star' was all he hoped.
On a holiday night he flew and he eyed
some holiday lights on a pine tree outside.
He dove and he spun and wrapped himself 'round
Each glowing bulb with feathers surround
So happy was Oliver, as bright as a star
Now stuck on a tree you can see from afar.
Oliver's favorite scary movie is "The Falling Moon." He just likes staring at the scenes in which the moon gets bigger and bigger on the screen. Oliver is the most knowledgeable of the Skelanimals. They go to him for information but they are also aware that he likes to play tricks. If you want some answers from him, pay attention to how he speaks; you can tell if he's lying or not.
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Oliver loved the shimmer of the night
He stared at the stars so distant and bright.
Each evening he wiggled and whispered as he spoke
'To be as bright as a star' was all he hoped.
On a holiday night he flew and he eyed
some holiday lights on a pine tree outside.
He dove and he spun and wrapped himself 'round
Each glowing bulb with feathers surround
So happy was Oliver, as bright as a star
Now stuck on a tree you can see from afar.
Dax
Dax
Dax is always ready to play. He loves getting attention, all night and all day. He’ll be your best pal on life’s crazy ride You can count on him to stay by your side!
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Dax had talent, you would be proud.
I would take him to the park, he drew a crowd.
He could catch the Frisbee so easily in his teeth.
At times, I threw too hard, it would go to the street.
One day as we played, he jumped over a beagle
Only to be caught in the talons of an eagle.
Dax is always ready to play. He loves getting attention, all night and all day. He’ll be your best pal on life’s crazy ride You can count on him to stay by your side!
HOW I BECAME A SKELANIMAL
Dax had talent, you would be proud.
I would take him to the park, he drew a crowd.
He could catch the Frisbee so easily in his teeth.
At times, I threw too hard, it would go to the street.
One day as we played, he jumped over a beagle
Only to be caught in the talons of an eagle.
Elle
Elle
Elle's favorite scary movie is "Village of the Spears." Since she's the biggest of the Skelanimals, she tends to accidently bump into them. She's actually very gentle, but when she has her mind set on something, she can be pretty stubborn. She can throw a huge tantrum at times, but it's really just to get rid of anything that might be bothering her. After that, she's just fine.
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Elle would trudge through the forest with little care.
When she found food, she wouldn’t share.
The village she destroyed was blocking the way.
Of her feeding and eating all of their hay.
The natives grabbed their spears, tired of her sass.
They let her have it and stabbed her in the…tail.
Elle's favorite scary movie is "Village of the Spears." Since she's the biggest of the Skelanimals, she tends to accidently bump into them. She's actually very gentle, but when she has her mind set on something, she can be pretty stubborn. She can throw a huge tantrum at times, but it's really just to get rid of anything that might be bothering her. After that, she's just fine.
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Elle would trudge through the forest with little care.
When she found food, she wouldn’t share.
The village she destroyed was blocking the way.
Of her feeding and eating all of their hay.
The natives grabbed their spears, tired of her sass.
They let her have it and stabbed her in the…tail.
Dee
Dee
Dee’s favorite scary movie is “The Deer Hunt.” Dee tends to be shy. She doesn’t want to offend anybody and is careful about what she says. She’ll go with whatever everybody wants to do as long as it’s fun.
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Dee was always up for a dare
She would try anything and wouldn’t care
How difficult it was to do
She would find a way and get things through
Complained she did of her daily meal
“Vegetables and weeds, how would you feel?!”
An apple tree was across the gorge
So her friends dared her to forge
Ahead with great speed and a leap
No sound, no step, not even a peep.
That apple tree still stands bearing fruit
For all who would dare to give pursuit.
Dee’s favorite scary movie is “The Deer Hunt.” Dee tends to be shy. She doesn’t want to offend anybody and is careful about what she says. She’ll go with whatever everybody wants to do as long as it’s fun.
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Dee was always up for a dare
She would try anything and wouldn’t care
How difficult it was to do
She would find a way and get things through
Complained she did of her daily meal
“Vegetables and weeds, how would you feel?!”
An apple tree was across the gorge
So her friends dared her to forge
Ahead with great speed and a leap
No sound, no step, not even a peep.
That apple tree still stands bearing fruit
For all who would dare to give pursuit.
Roy
Roy
Roy’s favorite scary movie is “The Cunning Fox.” Roy acts like an alarm clock to wake the Skelanimals. He’s always cheerful and excited as soon as he wakes up in the morning. He helps make the morning easy to get through, especially when you’d rather stay in bed.
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Roy was young and full of energy
He was the best a rooster can be.
Crow and crow to his heart’s content
The family would wake without dissent.
Perfect in every way except for stature
He desperately wanted his body to capture
The look of the weathervane and its strong silhouette
of a rooster in metal which he could never forget.
Closely he'd stare as the letters had spun
W, N, E, and S would turn towards him one by one
Blinded by the light the letters reflected
The letter N struck him and he fell, dejected.
It's quiet the next morning, no more crows to give wake
Just a lopsided weathervane that would creak and shake.
Roy’s favorite scary movie is “The Cunning Fox.” Roy acts like an alarm clock to wake the Skelanimals. He’s always cheerful and excited as soon as he wakes up in the morning. He helps make the morning easy to get through, especially when you’d rather stay in bed.
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Roy was young and full of energy
He was the best a rooster can be.
Crow and crow to his heart’s content
The family would wake without dissent.
Perfect in every way except for stature
He desperately wanted his body to capture
The look of the weathervane and its strong silhouette
of a rooster in metal which he could never forget.
Closely he'd stare as the letters had spun
W, N, E, and S would turn towards him one by one
Blinded by the light the letters reflected
The letter N struck him and he fell, dejected.
It's quiet the next morning, no more crows to give wake
Just a lopsided weathervane that would creak and shake.
Kit
Kit
Kit’s favorite scary movie is “Lost at Sea.” Whenever she sees water she gets scared and looks for a high place to stay, like a shelf or next to your computer, because she knows you won’t have any water there. She’s quite clever that way. She can be a little sassy, but she doesn’t mean it. It’s just part of her nature.
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Kit had a head bigger than her body.
The laughs she endured rang all through the lobby.
Looking at the pool she would see her reflection.
Wishful thinking for her water friend connection.
She slipped and fell as she looked nearer.
No more laughter and jokes would she hearrr….
Kit’s favorite scary movie is “Lost at Sea.” Whenever she sees water she gets scared and looks for a high place to stay, like a shelf or next to your computer, because she knows you won’t have any water there. She’s quite clever that way. She can be a little sassy, but she doesn’t mean it. It’s just part of her nature.
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Kit had a head bigger than her body.
The laughs she endured rang all through the lobby.
Looking at the pool she would see her reflection.
Wishful thinking for her water friend connection.
She slipped and fell as she looked nearer.
No more laughter and jokes would she hearrr….
Marcy
Marcy
You can always find Marcy hanging around out in the trees Her powerful tail makes swinging a breeze. She’s cool and content, hanging even upside down But Iit makes her quite happy,even happier to have you around!
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Marcy would swing and hang.
Each morning out of bed she sprang.
Her tail was sleek and strong.
She hung for hours long.
She bragged about the strength of her tail.
If all the monkeys pulled, it would stick like a nail.
The challenge was met the very next morning.
Only the tail was left, the monkeys now mourning.
You can always find Marcy hanging around out in the trees Her powerful tail makes swinging a breeze. She’s cool and content, hanging even upside down But Iit makes her quite happy,even happier to have you around!
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Marcy would swing and hang.
Each morning out of bed she sprang.
Her tail was sleek and strong.
She hung for hours long.
She bragged about the strength of her tail.
If all the monkeys pulled, it would stick like a nail.
The challenge was met the very next morning.
Only the tail was left, the monkeys now mourning.
Dolphnie
Dolphie
Dolphie’s favorite scary movie is “The Great White.” She likes spending time just relaxing in the water and doesn’t mind when Pen comes in to swim with her. She can get chatty at times when she’s excited about something, but that’s okay; Thomas is always there to listen.
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Dolphie swam quick and energetic
She would harass the sharks, so slow and pathetic.
The sharks weren’t amused
They all felt abused.
So, they called the great white to give her a scare.
But, he ate Dolphie whole. Tender and rare.
Dolphie’s favorite scary movie is “The Great White.” She likes spending time just relaxing in the water and doesn’t mind when Pen comes in to swim with her. She can get chatty at times when she’s excited about something, but that’s okay; Thomas is always there to listen.
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Dolphie swam quick and energetic
She would harass the sharks, so slow and pathetic.
The sharks weren’t amused
They all felt abused.
So, they called the great white to give her a scare.
But, he ate Dolphie whole. Tender and rare.
Quackee
Quackee
It’s very hard to ignore little Quackee No matter where she is, she sings as loud as can be. She may be carefree, and happy-go-lucky But if a friend needs her, she’s one devoted ducky!
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Quackee loved to sing with her irritating voice.
The animals would listen, not with much choice.
The farmer awoke to the shrieking sound
Of Quackee still singing and waddling around.
By afternoon the sound was so chilling,
The farmer had lunch, duck with corn filling.
It’s very hard to ignore little Quackee No matter where she is, she sings as loud as can be. She may be carefree, and happy-go-lucky But if a friend needs her, she’s one devoted ducky!
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Quackee loved to sing with her irritating voice.
The animals would listen, not with much choice.
The farmer awoke to the shrieking sound
Of Quackee still singing and waddling around.
By afternoon the sound was so chilling,
The farmer had lunch, duck with corn filling.
Lolita
Lolita
Lolita’s favorite scary movie is “The Never Ending Whale Show.” Lolita loves to perform, but not for the rest of her life. The other Skelanimals give her hope that one day she’ll be able to join her family and show them all the fun tricks she has learned.
HOW I BECAME A SKELANIMAL
Lolita swam freely in the waters of Puget Sound
Where her family, friends and fresh fish abound.
At the age of three she was taken away
to perform for crowds to this very day.
It’s been 40 years since she swam in the sea
In the hope of one day she’ll join her pod family.
Lolita’s favorite scary movie is “The Never Ending Whale Show.” Lolita loves to perform, but not for the rest of her life. The other Skelanimals give her hope that one day she’ll be able to join her family and show them all the fun tricks she has learned.
HOW I BECAME A SKELANIMAL
Lolita swam freely in the waters of Puget Sound
Where her family, friends and fresh fish abound.
At the age of three she was taken away
to perform for crowds to this very day.
It’s been 40 years since she swam in the sea
In the hope of one day she’ll join her pod family.
Tristan
Tristan
Tristan loves showing off. Whenever he has a new trick he makes everyone pay attention. He can be the life of the party, but also get carried away and not know when to stop. He hangs out with Pen in the bathtub. They like playing whirlpool. They both go round and round in the tub until they are dizzy. The other Skelanimals don't like them playing whirlpool, 'cause water splashes all over the house.
HOW I BECAME A SKELANIMAL
Tristan had natural talent, his trainer could see
Each instruction he gave him, he would do easily.
From balancing a ball to wiggling his toes
Tristan would do it with both eyes closed.
"More tricks!" Tristan demanded, as he held his stance.
"These silly things I do, I could do while I dance."
So the trainer set a course for Tristan to follow
With blades, hoops of fire and tubes, long and hollow.
Tristan jumped and twisted through the obstacle course
Each apparatus was no danger, nor a significant force.
He sailed through it with nothing but ease
Then glided towards his stand, so proud and pleased.
But he forgot there was one more obstacle: A pit
And he fell inside, and was covered in...stuff.
Tristan loves showing off. Whenever he has a new trick he makes everyone pay attention. He can be the life of the party, but also get carried away and not know when to stop. He hangs out with Pen in the bathtub. They like playing whirlpool. They both go round and round in the tub until they are dizzy. The other Skelanimals don't like them playing whirlpool, 'cause water splashes all over the house.
HOW I BECAME A SKELANIMAL
Tristan had natural talent, his trainer could see
Each instruction he gave him, he would do easily.
From balancing a ball to wiggling his toes
Tristan would do it with both eyes closed.
"More tricks!" Tristan demanded, as he held his stance.
"These silly things I do, I could do while I dance."
So the trainer set a course for Tristan to follow
With blades, hoops of fire and tubes, long and hollow.
Tristan jumped and twisted through the obstacle course
Each apparatus was no danger, nor a significant force.
He sailed through it with nothing but ease
Then glided towards his stand, so proud and pleased.
But he forgot there was one more obstacle: A pit
And he fell inside, and was covered in...stuff.
Pen
Pen
Pen's favorite scary movie is "Orca, Orca!" Pen loves to play with the freezer door, but, he doesn't need to be cool all the time. He gets hot and cold easily. When he wants to be warm he'll slip into your bed and snuggle against your feet. Pen makes the other Skelanimals laugh whenever he waddles and slips on his butt. He loves making people laugh.
HOW I BECAME A SKELANIMAL
Slide and slip into the water he'd go
drip and shake and waddle he'd show.
Jump and splash with the water he'd shout
laugh and scream with his watery snout.
Carefree was Pen that he failed to see
A killer whale lurking and waiting for he.
Slide and slip into the water he'd go
drip and shake and waddle more, no.
Pen's favorite scary movie is "Orca, Orca!" Pen loves to play with the freezer door, but, he doesn't need to be cool all the time. He gets hot and cold easily. When he wants to be warm he'll slip into your bed and snuggle against your feet. Pen makes the other Skelanimals laugh whenever he waddles and slips on his butt. He loves making people laugh.
HOW I BECAME A SKELANIMAL
Slide and slip into the water he'd go
drip and shake and waddle he'd show.
Jump and splash with the water he'd shout
laugh and scream with his watery snout.
Carefree was Pen that he failed to see
A killer whale lurking and waiting for he.
Slide and slip into the water he'd go
drip and shake and waddle more, no.
Thomas
Thomas
Thomas’ favorite scary movie is “Geography, Our Beautiful Deserts.” Not a scary movie, but to Thomas it is. He loves to stay in the tub where it’s nice and wet. You can always count on him to leave drips of water around the house, which drives Kit crazy. He likes to listen to the other Skelanimals chatting. Just hanging around is fun enough for him.
HOW I BECAME A SKELANIMAL
Thomas loved to swim in the dark shallow waters
A place filled with insects and sunbathing gators.
He would see a boat paddling, approaching his way
And to Thomas that meant fun and some time to play.
Wait in the water ‘til it was over his head
Then surface and smash it into slices, like bread.
He enjoyed watching the boat break into small bits
And listening to pieces of watery hits.
Another boat was coming with a humming sound
This one was different from the others he'd pound.
He quickly surfaced to give it a whack
A large sound exploded, a giant crack.
Peered did he at a small dent on the boat
His back now broken, on the water he'd float.
Thomas’ favorite scary movie is “Geography, Our Beautiful Deserts.” Not a scary movie, but to Thomas it is. He loves to stay in the tub where it’s nice and wet. You can always count on him to leave drips of water around the house, which drives Kit crazy. He likes to listen to the other Skelanimals chatting. Just hanging around is fun enough for him.
HOW I BECAME A SKELANIMAL
Thomas loved to swim in the dark shallow waters
A place filled with insects and sunbathing gators.
He would see a boat paddling, approaching his way
And to Thomas that meant fun and some time to play.
Wait in the water ‘til it was over his head
Then surface and smash it into slices, like bread.
He enjoyed watching the boat break into small bits
And listening to pieces of watery hits.
Another boat was coming with a humming sound
This one was different from the others he'd pound.
He quickly surfaced to give it a whack
A large sound exploded, a giant crack.
Peered did he at a small dent on the boat
His back now broken, on the water he'd float.
Jae
Jae
Jae's favorite scary movie is "Running with Wolves." Jae is always around you or the other Skelanimals. He needs to be part of a group or a pack. His keen sense of smell alerts him whenever something unfamiliar comes close so he stands guard with Maxx at your bedside. He tries to get along with Diego but for some reason it's generally awkward. Jae loves to pounce, so if you're not paying attention he'll pounce on you, then run off.
HOW I BECAME A SKELANIMAL
Jae was the smallest of the wolves in his pack
He would run as fast as he could, but was usually in back.
His brothers would tease him 'cause he was too slow
And would always run past him, when they were on the go.
To prove he was quick Jae sprinted ahead
But missed a curve in the path, and sped straight instead.
Hurtling and spinning, he fell toward the light
With wings and a smile, he later took flight.
Jae's favorite scary movie is "Running with Wolves." Jae is always around you or the other Skelanimals. He needs to be part of a group or a pack. His keen sense of smell alerts him whenever something unfamiliar comes close so he stands guard with Maxx at your bedside. He tries to get along with Diego but for some reason it's generally awkward. Jae loves to pounce, so if you're not paying attention he'll pounce on you, then run off.
HOW I BECAME A SKELANIMAL
Jae was the smallest of the wolves in his pack
He would run as fast as he could, but was usually in back.
His brothers would tease him 'cause he was too slow
And would always run past him, when they were on the go.
To prove he was quick Jae sprinted ahead
But missed a curve in the path, and sped straight instead.
Hurtling and spinning, he fell toward the light
With wings and a smile, he later took flight.
Carrie
Carrie
Carrie’s favorite scary movie is “Born Free.” Carrie likes being cared for. She likes being groomed and pampered. She doesn’t feel she’s spoiled, she just likes those things and feels she deserves them. If you’re willing to give her what she wants, she’ll love you forever.
HOW I BECAME A SKELANIMAL
Carrie the pony’s pranks were grievous
Like all ponies are, the girl was mischievous
One day she decided “I’ll go to the zoo,”
“And let all the tigers loose, it’ll be cool!”
Sadly for Carrie, she wasn’t that quick
She’s gone and the tigers are smacking their lips.
Carrie’s favorite scary movie is “Born Free.” Carrie likes being cared for. She likes being groomed and pampered. She doesn’t feel she’s spoiled, she just likes those things and feels she deserves them. If you’re willing to give her what she wants, she’ll love you forever.
HOW I BECAME A SKELANIMAL
Carrie the pony’s pranks were grievous
Like all ponies are, the girl was mischievous
One day she decided “I’ll go to the zoo,”
“And let all the tigers loose, it’ll be cool!”
Sadly for Carrie, she wasn’t that quick
She’s gone and the tigers are smacking their lips.
Diego
Diego
Diego's favorite scary movie is "Birds." You can usually find him in the dark upper corner of your closet sleeping during the day. At night he flies around pestering the other Skelanimals to play. He's as playful as Dax, who sometimes joins him looking for fireflies in the dark. While you're asleep, Diego will watch over you to make sure the bugs don't bother you.
HOW I BECAME A SKELANIMAL
Diego would glide and fly through the night
His sense of vision perfect and bright.
Waking the birds as they tried to rest
Screeching and flapping, he dive-bombed their nest
The birds, so tired, knew it wouldn’t end
And hatched plans to get rid of the their pesky friend.
One night as Diego was flying so near,
A buzzard swooped in and made him ‘disappear.’
Diego's favorite scary movie is "Birds." You can usually find him in the dark upper corner of your closet sleeping during the day. At night he flies around pestering the other Skelanimals to play. He's as playful as Dax, who sometimes joins him looking for fireflies in the dark. While you're asleep, Diego will watch over you to make sure the bugs don't bother you.
HOW I BECAME A SKELANIMAL
Diego would glide and fly through the night
His sense of vision perfect and bright.
Waking the birds as they tried to rest
Screeching and flapping, he dive-bombed their nest
The birds, so tired, knew it wouldn’t end
And hatched plans to get rid of the their pesky friend.
One night as Diego was flying so near,
A buzzard swooped in and made him ‘disappear.’
Cecil
Cecil
Cecil’s favorite scary movie is “The Snake and the Mongoose.” She can be very witty at times. She tries to hypnotize some of the Skelanimals to do things for her but most of the time it doesn’t work so she ends up just looking silly. Cecil likes to wrap herself around your leg and sleep, ‘cause it’s warm and cozy.
HOW I BECAME A SKELANIMAL
Cecil could slither and slip through the cracks.
Climbing and searching for all kinds of snacks.
Low to the ground, not easily found.
She could eat her fill, and got very round.
The plump, slow snake was an irresistible beast
To the hungry hawk, who ‘invited’ Cecil to a feast.
Cecil’s favorite scary movie is “The Snake and the Mongoose.” She can be very witty at times. She tries to hypnotize some of the Skelanimals to do things for her but most of the time it doesn’t work so she ends up just looking silly. Cecil likes to wrap herself around your leg and sleep, ‘cause it’s warm and cozy.
HOW I BECAME A SKELANIMAL
Cecil could slither and slip through the cracks.
Climbing and searching for all kinds of snacks.
Low to the ground, not easily found.
She could eat her fill, and got very round.
The plump, slow snake was an irresistible beast
To the hungry hawk, who ‘invited’ Cecil to a feast.
Matt
Matt
Matt’s favorite scary movie is “9 Lives.” He’s always busy doing things even if it’s nothing. He can’t seem to relax and is always aware of where Kit is even when she’s out of the house. Matt may be small, but he’s a big help whenever anyone loses something in cramped and tight places.
HOW I BECAME A SKELANIMAL
Matt was a mouse that would go house to house.
Looking for food or maybe a spouse.
He never liked staying at the same place.
Each dwelling had a cat that always gave chase.
One home he visited, the cat did not move
So Matt ate his fill of all of their food.
Matt skinny now fat, patiently waited the feline.
Who covered and ate him with pie made of key lime.
Matt’s favorite scary movie is “9 Lives.” He’s always busy doing things even if it’s nothing. He can’t seem to relax and is always aware of where Kit is even when she’s out of the house. Matt may be small, but he’s a big help whenever anyone loses something in cramped and tight places.
HOW I BECAME A SKELANIMAL
Matt was a mouse that would go house to house.
Looking for food or maybe a spouse.
He never liked staying at the same place.
Each dwelling had a cat that always gave chase.
One home he visited, the cat did not move
So Matt ate his fill of all of their food.
Matt skinny now fat, patiently waited the feline.
Who covered and ate him with pie made of key lime.
Pudge
Pudge
Pudge's favorite scary movie is "Beach Fun." This is really just a lighthearted movie, but Pudge gets really frightened by the scenes of kids running around and kicking sand on the beach. Being a turtle, Pudge moves slowly, but Jack is constantly bugging him to race again, since Jack lost the last time. Pudge likes to do things carefully and think things over, and over again. This way, when he finally acts, he has his whole heart and mind into it and knows it's going to be done right the first time.
HOW I BECAME A SKELANIMAL
Slow was his day, as Pudge went on his way
To lay on the beach and feel the sun's rays.
The fish below were jealous, he figured
Never to enjoy the warm sand, as it shimmered and flickered
He basked in the sun, but was too slow to run
from the kids who played with him too roughly for fun.
Pudge's favorite scary movie is "Beach Fun." This is really just a lighthearted movie, but Pudge gets really frightened by the scenes of kids running around and kicking sand on the beach. Being a turtle, Pudge moves slowly, but Jack is constantly bugging him to race again, since Jack lost the last time. Pudge likes to do things carefully and think things over, and over again. This way, when he finally acts, he has his whole heart and mind into it and knows it's going to be done right the first time.
HOW I BECAME A SKELANIMAL
Slow was his day, as Pudge went on his way
To lay on the beach and feel the sun's rays.
The fish below were jealous, he figured
Never to enjoy the warm sand, as it shimmered and flickered
He basked in the sun, but was too slow to run
from the kids who played with him too roughly for fun.
Timmy
Timmy
Timmy's favorite scary movie is "The Hall of Mirrors." Every time he sees a mirror, he gets scared and hides under a cup. He knows when he sees his reflection he'll be paralyzed from fright. Timmy can be creative with his webbing. He is the most artistic of the Skelanimals.
HOW I BECAME A SKELANIMAL
Timmy was timid and shy as can be
He would run and hide behind a cup of tea.
He needed to gain the courage to scare
Anyone that would simply dare
To come his way, out of the light
Then he'd pounce, and creep, and fright.
A girl just passed whom he meant to frighten
So he moved, as his nervousness heightened.
On his way toward her, a mirror he glanced
A shocked reflection of him in a stance.
Paralyzed was he, from his own sight
He couldn't budge despite all of his might.
He stood frozen on the bedroom floor
Until vacuumed up with dust and more.
Timmy's favorite scary movie is "The Hall of Mirrors." Every time he sees a mirror, he gets scared and hides under a cup. He knows when he sees his reflection he'll be paralyzed from fright. Timmy can be creative with his webbing. He is the most artistic of the Skelanimals.
HOW I BECAME A SKELANIMAL
Timmy was timid and shy as can be
He would run and hide behind a cup of tea.
He needed to gain the courage to scare
Anyone that would simply dare
To come his way, out of the light
Then he'd pounce, and creep, and fright.
A girl just passed whom he meant to frighten
So he moved, as his nervousness heightened.
On his way toward her, a mirror he glanced
A shocked reflection of him in a stance.
Paralyzed was he, from his own sight
He couldn't budge despite all of his might.
He stood frozen on the bedroom floor
Until vacuumed up with dust and more.
Jack
Jack
You may think you’ve seen other rabbits hop fast, But once you’ve seen Jack take off, that’s all in the past. Just try to catch him, he can’t get enough! He’ll even race turtles, he just, ‘cause he loves to show off.
HOW I BECAME A SKELANIMAL
Jack was nimble, Jack was quick.
He was so fast, it made you sick.
Showing off his speed, he challenged a turtle.
The race then started, he shot like a missile.
As he ran so far, he turned around to see
Where he left the turtle, and then hit a tree.
You may think you’ve seen other rabbits hop fast, But once you’ve seen Jack take off, that’s all in the past. Just try to catch him, he can’t get enough! He’ll even race turtles, he just, ‘cause he loves to show off.
HOW I BECAME A SKELANIMAL
Jack was nimble, Jack was quick.
He was so fast, it made you sick.
Showing off his speed, he challenged a turtle.
The race then started, he shot like a missile.
As he ran so far, he turned around to see
Where he left the turtle, and then hit a tree.
Bill
Bill
Bill’s favorite scary movie is “The Butcher’s Block.” Bill is pretty silly; he loves rolling around on the floor and snorting at everyone. He sticks his snout into other Skelanimals’ conversations, and generally has a good answer to everything, even though they didn’t ask him.
HOW I BECAME A SKELANIMAL
Life was easy for Bill
All day long he'd just relax and lie still
Wallow and play in the mud and hay
and fed by a rancher man named Ray
Along came a spider who sat on his snout
Bill snorted and blew and gave a loud shout
He stomped his hooves to crush the poor creature
who only wanted to be friends, despite her demeanor
So offended was the spider, whose life flashed in sight
that she spun an intricate web with tremendous delight
"Soft pork" it read, on its fine, glistening pattern
The farmer gazed at Bill with his oil burning lantern
Bill was supposed to grow to be a prize winning pig
But after that morning, Ray's stomach looked big.
Bill’s favorite scary movie is “The Butcher’s Block.” Bill is pretty silly; he loves rolling around on the floor and snorting at everyone. He sticks his snout into other Skelanimals’ conversations, and generally has a good answer to everything, even though they didn’t ask him.
HOW I BECAME A SKELANIMAL
Life was easy for Bill
All day long he'd just relax and lie still
Wallow and play in the mud and hay
and fed by a rancher man named Ray
Along came a spider who sat on his snout
Bill snorted and blew and gave a loud shout
He stomped his hooves to crush the poor creature
who only wanted to be friends, despite her demeanor
So offended was the spider, whose life flashed in sight
that she spun an intricate web with tremendous delight
"Soft pork" it read, on its fine, glistening pattern
The farmer gazed at Bill with his oil burning lantern
Bill was supposed to grow to be a prize winning pig
But after that morning, Ray's stomach looked big.
Ukee And Oki
Ukee And Oki
Ukee & Oki's favorite scary movie is "The Endless Sea." These two like the same things. They think they are twins so they talk at the same time or finish each other's sentences. They are so playful that when you hold them they'll squirm and move until you let them go, then swim around you squirting water.
HOW I BECAME A SKELANIMAL
Ukee and Oki always played together at sea
They thought they were twins since the age of three.
When Ukee would dart, Oki would follow
When Oki would stay, Ukee would wallow.
They played and swam together all day
Squirting ink at each other in their own silly way.
Blinded by ink they could no longer see
That they floated too far and were lost at sea.
Ukee & Oki's favorite scary movie is "The Endless Sea." These two like the same things. They think they are twins so they talk at the same time or finish each other's sentences. They are so playful that when you hold them they'll squirm and move until you let them go, then swim around you squirting water.
HOW I BECAME A SKELANIMAL
Ukee and Oki always played together at sea
They thought they were twins since the age of three.
When Ukee would dart, Oki would follow
When Oki would stay, Ukee would wallow.
They played and swam together all day
Squirting ink at each other in their own silly way.
Blinded by ink they could no longer see
That they floated too far and were lost at sea.
Inkie
Inkie
Inkie’s favorite scary movie is “Attack of the Blue Octopus.” With three hearts, Inkie considers herself the most compassionate of all the Skelanimals. She is always there to lend a shoulder, or eight, when someone wants to talk about their problems. She gives amazing hugs.
HOW I BECAME A SKELANIMAL
Inkie was charming and unique
Able to catch almost anything in her beak.
The only octopus with bones, she couldn’t look for prey in holes.
One day she swam far from the reef, to trap a whale shark in her teeth.
Alas poor Inki’s foolish quest, ended with eternal rest.
Inkie’s favorite scary movie is “Attack of the Blue Octopus.” With three hearts, Inkie considers herself the most compassionate of all the Skelanimals. She is always there to lend a shoulder, or eight, when someone wants to talk about their problems. She gives amazing hugs.
HOW I BECAME A SKELANIMAL
Inkie was charming and unique
Able to catch almost anything in her beak.
The only octopus with bones, she couldn’t look for prey in holes.
One day she swam far from the reef, to trap a whale shark in her teeth.
Alas poor Inki’s foolish quest, ended with eternal rest.