The Adventures of Skel
                                                                                        ... and his Friends

​Book series,
Merchandise, Calendar and Media Characters
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Book 1 released on Amazon Jan 10, 2026

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Second Book -Skels have Hearts

​Skels & Ask Professor John: Teaching Life’s Lessons with Heart and Humor

The Skels have teamed up with Ask Professor John to bring fun, creativity, and wisdom to life’s most important lessons. Through stories, activities, and community engagement, we inspire kids and adults alike to embrace kindness, teamwork, inclusion, and lifelong learning. With a playful twist and a skeleton crew full of character, we make education exciting and meaningful—because every day is a chance to grow, laugh, and learn together

                                                                                                                              “Enjoy the Adventure and Join the Adventure”
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​Teaching Life’s Lessons with Heart and Humor
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 Mission Statement
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SkelClub:

Skels & Ask Professor John partner to spark joy, creativity, and wisdom in every interaction. Our mission is to teach life’s lessons with heart and humor, inspiring kids and adults to embrace kindness, teamwork, inclusion, and lifelong learning. Through stories, activities, and community engagement, we make education exciting and meaningful—because every day is a chance to grow, laugh, and learn together.

​Code of Behavior

​Kindness and Respect
Be kind and respectful. Treat others with empathy and show you care !

Inclusion and Diversity
Welcome voices from all backgrounds and cultures, different ideas and perspectives make a skeleton crew stronger !

Fun and Growth 
Have fun while learning, every game or activity is a chance for creativity and growth.

Teamwork and Support 
Support one another like a good skeleton crew, you can do more when you work together !
Positivity and Encouragement 
Avoid negativity and spread good vibes. A big smile can go a long way !

Health and Nutrition
Make sure you stay healthy by exercising your body and mind. Eating right is very important to always be at your best !

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​​           Embrace curiosity and keep growing—because learning never ends.

​First Book     
Skel's Holiday Adventure Paperback – Large Print, January 9, 2026
by Matthew Fugazzie (Author), 
John R. Fugazzie (Author)                                                                                                                                                                                            is published on Amazon 
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Introducing Skelily™ & Skelema™

Second Book -Skels have Hearts

all characters going forward in all books will not have hearts including fetch who will do something good for other dogs in one page 

Book Title: Skels Have Hearts
(A Valentine’s Day Adventure with Skelily)

Core Theme:
Love, kindness, and equality—showing that while skeletons may look different on the outside, we’re all the same inside.

Main Goals to Integrate:

• Kindness and Respect: Show empathy and caring through actions.
• Inclusion and Diversity: Celebrate differences while reinforcing equality.
• Teamwork and Support: Skels working together to help others.
• Positivity and Encouragement: Spread joy and good vibes.
• Health and Growth: Tie in emotional health—love and friendship matter too!

Characters:

• Skel – The curious leader.
• Skelvis – The fun-loving entertainer.
• Skelroid – The tech-savvy helper.
• Fetch – The loyal skeleton dog.
• Skelily – The new character! A female skeleton who brings a fresh perspective on kindness and inclusion.

Outline Structure:

​Page 1: Introduction

• Valentine’s Day is coming! The Skel's want to spread love and kindness.
• Introduce Skelily joining the crew—she’s excited to help make this Valentine’s Day special.

Page 2: The Big Ideas

show core values add small hearts all around it make curtains look valentineish

• Skels decide to create “Heart Cards” for everyone in town to share messages of kindness.  maybe make deck of cards with goals on them i can find out how to get them maid and we sell them 


• Emphasize teamwork and creativity.

activity page  have readers create their own cards picking one of the core objectives

Page 3: Skelily’s Perspective

• Skelily notices some people feel left out during holidays.
• She suggests making sure everyone gets a card—reinforcing inclusion and diversity.

Page 4: Fun Fact Page

• Differences between male and female skeletons (e.g., pelvis shape, skull features) explained in a kid-friendly way.
• Big Message: These differences don’t change what matters—we all have hearts, feelings, and deserve kindness.

​ create graphic using format of differences graphic but change to have Skel and Skelily standing next to chart

Page 5: The Challenge

• The Skels run out of supplies! They need to work together to finish the cards.
• Show teamwork and problem-solving.

Page 6: The Celebration

• Everyone receives a card, smiles everywhere.
• Skels learn that love isn’t just for Valentine’s Day—it’s for every day.

Page ?  Health Foods that are red and good for your heart??? 

have skelily talk about how she loves tomatos and Strawberries

Here’s a Valentine’s-themed page concept for your book that’s fun, colorful, and kid-friendly:

❤️ “Love Your Heart with Red Foods!” ❤️(A Skelily Special Page)
Header Illustration Idea:

• Skelily holding a big heart-shaped basket filled with red fruits and veggies.
• Little hearts floating around with smiling skeletons sharing snacks.

red foods that are great for heart health thanks to their antioxidants, vitamins, and compounds that support cardiovascular function

Title Banner: “Red Foods = Happy Hearts!”
(Because love and health go hand in hand!)

Fun List with Cute Facts & Illustrations:

• Tomatoes 🍅
  “Tomatoes have lycopene—like a superhero for your heart!”
  (Draw Skel holding a tomato with a cape!)

 

• Strawberries 🍓
  “Sweet and heart-smart! They help keep your blood pressure happy.”
  (Illustrate Skelily making a strawberry heart shape.)

 

• Red Apples 🍎
  “An apple a day keeps your heart smiling!”
  (Show Fetch balancing an apple on its head.)

 

• Red Grapes 🍇
  “Tiny grapes, big love! They protect your heart.”
  (Illustrate Skelvis juggling grapes like a rockstar.)

 

• Beets 🌱
  “Beets boost your blood flow—zoom zoom!”
  (Draw Skelroid zooming on a beet-powered skateboard.)

 

• Cranberries 🍒
  “Cranberries keep your heart strong and happy!”
  (Show Skel making a cranberry necklace.)

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• Pomegranate ❤️
  “Packed with power! Pomegranates help your heart stay healthy.”
  (Draw Skelily popping pomegranate seeds into a heart-shaped bowl.)

Activity Corner: “Draw Your Favorite Red Food in a Heart!”
(Add a blank heart outline for kids to color and fill with their favorite food.)​

Closing Page:

• Message from SkelClub:
  “Enjoy the Adventure and Join the Adventure—because kindness and love make the world stronger!”

Extra Ideas to Include:

• A Valentine’s Day activity page (kids can draw their own skeleton Valentine).
• A “Did You Know?” section about bones and heart

March Book three green good for you foods

Here’s a list of healthy green foods that are packed with nutrients and great for your diet:
Leafy Greens

• Spinach – Rich in iron, vitamin K, and antioxidants.
• Kale – High in vitamins A, C, and K; supports bone health.
• Swiss Chard – Contains magnesium, potassium, and vitamin C.
• Collard Greens – Excellent source of fiber and antioxidants.
• Watercress – Loaded with calcium and compounds that may protect against cancer.

Cruciferous Vegetables

• Broccoli – High in folate and antioxidants.
• Brussels Sprouts – Packed with vitamins A and C.
• Bok Choy (Pak Choi) – Rich in folate and potassium.

Other Green Veggies

• Green Beans – Good source of fiber and vitamin C.
• Asparagus – Contains folate and antioxidants.
• Green Peppers – High in vitamin C and fiber.
• Cucumber – Hydrating and low in calories.
• Zucchini – Provides vitamin C and beta carotene.

Green Fruits

• Avocado – Healthy fats, fiber, and vitamins A, D, and E.
• Kiwi – Packed with vitamin C and potassium.
• Green Apples – High in fiber and vitamins.

Other Green Foods

• Edamame – Protein-rich soybeans that help lower cholesterol.
• Pistachios – Healthy fats and antioxidants.
• Matcha (Green Tea Powder) – Rich in antioxidants and boosts energy.

These foods are nutrient-dense, support immunity, heart health, and digestion, and are generally low in calories. [cleaneatin…itchen.com], [whateatly.com], [bbcgoodfood.com], [insanelygo…ecipes.com], [chefspencil.com]

SKEL Story Beats by Month:
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• February – Valentine’s Day: Skels have hearts
  Skel makes heart-shaped cards and learns about love and friendship.                  goals Health and Nutrition red goods, love everyone, women equality

• March – St. Patrick’s Day:
  Skel dresses in green and searches for a pot of gold with a leprechaun.                 goals Good luck.  Rainbow DEI, 

• April – Easter & Earth Day:
  Skel paints eggs and plants flowers to celebrate spring and nature.

• May – Mother’s Day & Memorial Day:
  Skel makes a bouquet for Mom and honors heroes with flags.

• June – Father’s Day & Summer Fun: Bones of Summer 
  Skel goes fishing with Dad and enjoys a sunny picnic.

• July – Independence Day:
  Skel wears red, white, and blue and watches fireworks.

• August – Back to School:
  Skel packs a backpack and learns ABCs with kids.

• September – Labor Day & Fall Begins:
  Skel helps rake leaves and learns about working together.

• October – Halloween:
  Skel’s big moment! He hosts a costume party and shares spooky fun.

• November – Thanksgiving:
  Skel helps cook dinner and learns about gratitude.

• December – Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s Eve:
  Skel celebrates with lights, gifts, and stories from different cultures.

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• January – New Year’s Day:
  Skel wears a sparkly hat and counts down to midnight with confetti and resolutions.

Publish a Calendar

Skel ™

Skelvis ™

Skelroid ™

Fetch ™

Skel holding place for Skelily to be created by Matt

< Skel < > Skelily >

​1st 7 Skel books delivered 1/12/26

Here’s a full set of character sheets for all 16 Skels, including size, personality, holiday role, and quirks:

Meet the Skeleton Crew1.

​Skel – 3 ft
Role: Leader
Personality: Adventurous, witty, determined to break holiday boundaries.
Quirk: Loves planning big holiday mash-ups (Christmas + Halloween parties!).

Skelvis – 3 ft
Role: Musician
Personality: Charismatic, loves rock-and-roll, hard to tell apart from Skel.
Quirk: Always carries a tiny bone-shaped guitar.

Skelroid – 8 ft
Role: Gentle Giant
Personality: Big-hearted, booming laugh, loves fixing things.
Quirk: Wears a tool belt made of tiny bones.

Fetch – Dog Skeleton
Role: Loyal Companion
Personality: Curious, brave, always sniffing out adventure.
Quirk: Buries bones—even his own spare ribs!

Skelily – 24 in Female Skel
Role: Nature Lover
Personality: Sweet, nurturing, adores flowers and springtime.
Quirk: Wears a crown of tiny blossoms on her skull.

Chilleton – 6 ft
Role: 
Personality: 
Quirk:



Skelsters – 16 in
Role: Mischief Makers
Personality: Playful pranksters, love surprises.
Quirk: Hide in holiday decorations to jump out and spook friends.

Skelfs on a Shelf – 14 in
Role: Holiday Spy
Personality: Sneaky, observant, loves reporting on good deeds.
Quirk: Moves around the house at night to keep everyone guessing.
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Holiday Skels
Skelentine – Valentine’s Day
Personality: Romantic, spreads love and hugs.
Quirk: Shoots heart-shaped arrows made of bones.

Skelmas – Christmas
Personality: Jolly, loves decorating and gift-giving.
Quirk: Wraps presents with bone-patterned paper.

Skel-o-Ween – Halloween
Personality: Party planner, spooky but fun.
Quirk: Carries a pumpkin full of candy bones.

Skel of July – Independence Day
Personality: Patriotic, loves fireworks and parades.
Quirk: Wears a star-spangled ribcage vest.

Skelentine Shamrock – St. Patrick’s Day
Personality: Lucky, cheerful, loves green everything.
Quirk: Paints his bones emerald for the holiday.

Skelentine Frost – Winter Wonderland
Personality: Cool, calm, loves snowball fights.
Quirk: Leaves frosty footprints wherever he goes.

Skelentine Turkey – Thanksgiving
Personality: Generous, loves feasts and gratitude.
Quirk: Wears a turkey feather boa around his neck.
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Skelentine Bunny – Easter
Personality: Energetic, loves hiding eggs.
Quirk: Hops everywhere—even though he has no muscles!

​Skelephobia is the fear of skeletons. Even though we have skeletons inside our bodies, there are dead plain skeletons buried in the ground, some are unearthed for archaeological studies, while there are live skeletons in folklore and popular culture. Skelephobes know that there are skeletons in people including the sufferers, but they are not usually afraid of it, only afraid of unembedded skeletons, whether dead or animated, like displayed on images, video games, or movies. People suffering skelephobia would avoid going to dark places as some believe that skeletons may lurk waiting to attack.
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Skull and Bones
​Undergraduate senior secret society at Yale University Skull and Bones is an undergraduate senior secret student society at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. The oldest senior-class society at the university, Skull and Bones has become a cultural institution known for its powerful alumni and conspiracy theories. Wikipedia

The Modern Day Secret Society: Skull and Bones

That’s a brilliant idea for adding depth to Fetch’s character! Here’s how we can incorporate Fetch Bones defining animal rights into the introductory book or as a recurring theme in the series:

✅ Concept for Fetch Bones
​Fetch isn’t just Skel’s loyal dog skeleton—he’s passionate about fairness and kindness to all creatures. In one section, Fetch explains what animal rights mean in a way kids can understand.

Sample Text for Fetch’s Animal Rights Lesson
"Fetch wagged his bony tail and said, ‘Even though I’m just bones now, I still believe animals deserve love and care! Animal rights mean treating every creature with kindness—giving them food, water, and a safe place to live. No matter how big or small, every animal matters!’"

✅ How to Use This

• Include this as a bonus page in the introductory book: “Fetch’s Big Idea: Be Kind to Animals!”
• Add a coloring activity: Draw Fetch helping animals.
• Tie it to Earth Day or Summer Adventures in later books (respect for nature and pets).
• Use it for social media posts: “Fetch says: Every paw matters!”

Would you like me to:

1. Add this page to the introductory book draft now, OR
2. Create a recurring “Fetch’s Tips” section for all 8 books, where he teaches kindness to animals and nature, OR
3. Develop a full mini-story featuring Fetch Bones as the hero of animal rights (could be a bonus book or part of the series)?

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