Skippyjon Jones | 
|  | | | Title: | Skippyjon Jones | | Author: | Judy Schachner | | Publisher: | Puffin | | Type: | Book / Paperback | | Publication Date: | 07 April, 2005 | | ISBN / ISBN-13: | 0142404039 / 9780439836968 | | List Price: | $5.99 | | Amazon Price: | $5.99 | |
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Product Description
My name is Skippito Friskito.
I fear not a single bandito.
My manners are mellow,
I'm sweet like the Jell-O,
I get the job done, yes indeed-o.
Skippyjon Jones is no ordinary kitten. Oh, no. . . .He's actually El Skippito, a great sword-fighter ready to battle banditos the world over! With a little imagination and a whole lot of fun, this frisky cat dons a mask and cape and takes on a bad bumble-beeto to save the day. And along the way, he'll be sure to steal young reader's hearts, yes indeed-o!
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Customer Reviews:
• Skippyjon Jones Is Not Appropriate, Nor "multi-cultural" 25 June, 2008
Before I read this book to my kids, I would have wanted to know that the book was incredibly horrible. Who's writing the rave reviews out there? It's not only racist, but just plain bad. Adding -o doesn't make it Spanish, or exciting to read. It's lazy writing that depends on end rhymes and stereotypes to carry the plot along.
I've never written a review for Amazon before, but seeing that this book was rated so highly really got me thinking. Are there any checks and balances to make sure Amazon book reviews aren't getting pumped up by authors, publishers, etc?
- Reviewed by customer ID: AGHJ7TPANQ2JW
• This Is A Wonderful, Not Racist Book! 06 June, 2008
I am a teacher at a school in San Bernardino County, CA. I have used this book in grades K-3, and everyone thinks it is hilarious! I love this book!
To all those who feel this book is racist.......... The district I work in has a high percentage of Hispanic students (about 95%) and many of them are also english language learners. Skippyjon Jones is a character that the students can truly relate to. This book is so far from being racist, it is unbelieveable. What is racist about it? The Spanish phrases? I mean, c'mon! This book is a highly imaginative, wonderful book that every child should read.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A13WZU18171PMU
• For Dreamers Everywhere 18 May, 2008
A Siamese cat who would rather be a chihuahua?! Well, heck, I'm a cat person who thinks chihuahuas are overgrown rats, but I could not help but smile when I saw this book! Ms. Schachner made a delightfullly odd story full of, may I be honest, a moron's view of old Mexican bandit culture. And yet so many other things have done the same, and the resulting story is hilarious, imaginative, and a rush to read and the eccentric and creative little kitten grabs your attention and heart as he imagines himself as much more than a boring old Siamese kitten but the great swordsman El Skippitto, defender of the oppressed everywhere! Skippyjon is a true little boy despite the fact that he is a cat and does not let the little details of reality get in his way. His mother clearly adores him and one cannot blame her. Simply adorable!
- Reviewed by customer ID: AOTMP0OKJOUWI
• A Favorite 16 May, 2008
This book is one of our favorites! With Mama Cat and her fun nicknames which always make my son giggle to the entertaining "voices" it inspires this book is a great one to read out loud.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A2C5Y9R2VVBYBL
• Plainly Uninteligent! 18 May, 2008
I cannot see what benefit children can obtain from learning how to make fun of people based on national and ethnic origin . Just because it is called a children's story does not make it so ! Terrible ! Insensitive and bigoted!
Should we expect more stories of the character Skippyjon visiting Asia and Africa and making "innocent fun" of the peoples there?
- Reviewed by customer ID: AGUZXIBZUSDV4
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