Skippyjon Jones

Written by Judy Schachner

Part of the Skippyjon Jones series

A kitten named Skippyjon Jones imagines himself as a hero in old Mexico, fighting banditos and saving the day

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32 pages· 605 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· AD740L

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Bookroo's summary

Meet Skippyjon Jones, a Siamese cat with a wild imagination. He dreams of being El Skippito, a daring sword fighter. When a gang of Chihuahuas needs rescuing from a giant bumblebee, Skippyjon's fantasy becomes an epic adventure. Can he save the day and prove that even the smallest hero can make a big difference? Dive into this whimsical tale where courage and creativity collide, and discover if Skippyjon's dreams are as powerful as his reality. It's a fiesta of fun and bravery that will leave you cheering for this pint-sized hero.

From the publisher

Holy guacamole! Skippyjon Jones is 10 years old!

He’s fearless, he’s fun, he’s a hero to all!

Enjoy a special edition of the book that launched a thousand Chimichangoes with a note from author Judy Schachner about how the character came into being. There’s a photo of the real Skippyjon Jones, and even a reversible jacket with El Skippito in his mask-ito on the other side. So hold on to your mice and beans – this book is the fiesta you’ve been waiting for!

Awards

The E.B. White Read Aloud Award (2004)

At a glance

Format
Pages: 32
Words: 605
Reading age: 3–5
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD740L

Themes & topics

Books about dogs Books about birthdays Books about parties Books about cats Books about imagination

What readers & critics say

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“I mean it's cute, and it's funny. But also, it's maybe kind of racist? My daughter pulled it off the shelf at the library recently and I was so uncomfortable with the stereotypes sprinkled throughout the story that I couldn't actually bring myself to read it within earshot of other people. Pass.”

Lauren Hancock

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