After learning about the American Revolution on a family trip to Boston, Massachusetts, Judy Moody makes her own Declaration of Independence and tries to prove that she is responsible enough to have more freedoms, such as a higher allowance and her own bathroom.

When their neighbor Mrs. Teaberry hurts her foot, Mr. Putter and his cat Tabby agree to walk her dog for a week, not knowing what they are in for.

Skippyjon Jones, a Siamese cat who would rather be his Chihuahua alter ego, is determined to attend dog obedience school.

Skippyjon Jones, the Siamese cat that thinks he is a Chihuahua dog, joins the Cirque de Olé where his pals, the Chimichango gang, perform feats of derring-do. Who else but Skippito the Strong can perform the trickiest stunt of all.