Where Will You Go, Ricky Jo?

Every child is born curious. This book keeps that spark alive.

I created Where Will You Go, Ricky Jo? because children naturally want to explore, discover, and imagine themselves in places they’ve never been. But bedtime? That’s when resistance kicks in. This book turns settling down into an adventure itself—proof that the most exciting journeys can happen right from your pillow.

Ricky Jo is a pint-sized pup with oversized dreams. He doesn’t let his small stature limit his imagination. Fire trucks? Absolutely. Airplanes soaring over mountains? Why not. Horses galloping across open plains? Already there. Through vibrant illustrations and bouncing rhymes, young readers travel alongside Ricky Jo, discovering that curiosity makes the world enormous.

The story moves with intention. Each page builds momentum—racing, flying, riding—then gradually slows as Ricky Jo heads home to bed. That’s where the real magic happens. In sleep, new adventures begin. Children learn that Dreamland is just another destination worth exploring.

What makes this book different:

Ricky Jo is based on a real chihuahua, which gives the story authentic charm. The illustrations burst with color and movement—kids can practically hear the fire truck sirens and feel the wind from the airplane. The rhythm makes it easy to read aloud, and parents tell me their children memorize favorite lines after just a few readings.

Beyond entertainment, this book does something valuable: it validates children’s natural desire to see, try, and experience everything. It tells them that dreaming big isn’t silly—it’s exactly what they should be doing. And it demonstrates that adventure doesn’t require a plane ticket. Imagination is the only requirement.

Perfect for:

Bedtime routines that need more excitement (and less resistance). Preschool and kindergarten classrooms exploring themes of travel, careers, or animals. Any child who asks “why?” and “where?” and “when can we go there?” Boys and girls ages 2 and up connect with Ricky Jo’s fearless spirit.

At 8″ x 8″ with a sturdy hardcover, this 28-page book withstands enthusiastic page-turning and countless rereads. It’s sized perfectly for small hands and makes a wonderful gift for birthdays, holidays, or “just because” moments.

Because the world is vast, imagination is boundless, and every child deserves to know: your dreams are worth chasing.