Skippyjon Jones

Author Judy Schachner based the main character on her own real-life Siamese cat, who was also named Skippy [1.2.5].

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.

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.