Papa calls from the table, “José! It’s dinnertime!”
José lunges onto his seat. “I’m not José. I’m the king of the jungle!” He roars and devours a forkful of broccoli.
After dinner, Papa says, “José, it’s bath time.”
José saunters into the bathroom. “Arrr, I’m not José. I’m Captain Whitebeard.” He sticks soap bubbles on his chin and cheeks.
After José is dry, Papa says, “OK, José, it’s pajama time.”
José soars around his room wearing his towel as a cape. “I’m not José. I’m Super-Stretchy Man.” He reaches under his bed for his teddy bear.
“Hmm,” says Papa. “Where’s José? It’s time for his good-night hug and kiss.”
José hops onto Papa’s lap. “I’m right here,” he says.
“Are you sure?” asks Papa. “You’re not a lion or a sea captain or a superhero?”
“No, I’m José, and…