Judith Byron Schachner is the author and illustrator of the hugely popular Skippyjon Jones series, which includes titles like Skippyjon Jones, lost in spice and Skippyjon Jones Snow What. She also wrote Everything Will Be OK. Her picture books are full of humor and adventure for young readers.
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Skippyjon Jones
Synopsis
Meet Skippyjon Jones, a Siamese cat with a big imagination! He dreams of being El Skippito, a masked hero who's a lot like Zorro. Follow Skippyjon on his playful adventures as he embraces his alter ego.
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Skippyjon JonesPaperback, 2005
32 pages
ScholasticLanguage: EnglishISBN: 97804398987445 editions available
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Frequently asked questions
What real-life inspiration led to the creation of Skippyjon Jones?
Author Judy Schachner based the main character on her own real-life Siamese cat, who was also named Skippy [1.2.5].
Has this book won any major literary awards?
The book won the inaugural E. B. White Read Aloud Award in 2004, which honors books that are exceptionally wonderful to read aloud to children.
Why has this book been the subject of public controversy and challenges?
The book has faced significant criticism and challenges from educators and organizations, including ranking on the American Library Association's list of challenged books, due to its use of mock Spanish and its stereotypical depiction of Mexican culture.