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Dutton Children's Books (2012), Edition: First Edition
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Skippyjon Jones is a Siamese cat who wants to be a Chihuahua dog.
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LibraryThing member sweetiegherkin
Siamese kitten Skippyjon Jones gets placed in a timeout after scribbling all over the freshly painted walls, and his mother warns him to behave or he'll be in the doghouse. But Skippyjon Jones, who dreams of being the sword-fighting chihuahua Skippito, thinks being in the doghouse sounds like a
There are several good things about this Skippyjon Jones book. For instance, it highlights the fun children can have the good-old fashioned way. Without TV or any fancy technology but instead only a few props, Skippyjon Jones creates a whole fantasy world where he is the hero. The rhyming language is amusing and will appeal to young readers. And the illustrations are delightful with fun little details and the depiction of Skippyjon Jones as an absolutely adorable fuzzy kitten with giant ears.
But then there are the down sides. The first is more minor in my eyes - Skippyjon Jones misbehaves and is put in timeout, but he is not in the least hampered by this and does not appear to realize that his actions in drawing all over the walls were wrong. This is probably not the best lesson to send to a small child. The second is Skippyjon Jones alter-ego as the Mexican chihuahua Skippito. I have no doubt that the author has the best of intentions in giving Skippyjon Jones this alter-ego and presenting children with another culture and another language. Indeed, I have seen some Skippyjon Jones books and products that seem to embrace this well. But this particular title is not one of them. The idea of the outsider "other" (even if he is trying to pretend to be one of them as a chihuahua) coming in to save the day has so many layers of negative implications associated with cultural imperialism. And, in employing such language as "leetle" and plot devices as wrapping Skippito up in a tortilla as part of his rescue plan, the author seems to be mocking Mexicans more than anything else (regardless of whether this was the intention). It strikes the (adult) reader as a bad old Western in which you can forgive the latent racism only by declaring it a product of its time. But with the modern era, this should not be considered in good taste and I would be hesitant to introduce a young child to another culture in such a careless way. While the young readers may not consciously grasp all these implications, no doubt they absorb them subconsciously.
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fabulous idea! As his mother and sisters go off to watch TV without him, Skippyjon Jones begins to imagine himself as Skippito visiting the doghouse and freeing them from the clutches of the evil Bobble-ito. There are several good things about this Skippyjon Jones book. For instance, it highlights the fun children can have the good-old fashioned way. Without TV or any fancy technology but instead only a few props, Skippyjon Jones creates a whole fantasy world where he is the hero. The rhyming language is amusing and will appeal to young readers. And the illustrations are delightful with fun little details and the depiction of Skippyjon Jones as an absolutely adorable fuzzy kitten with giant ears.
But then there are the down sides. The first is more minor in my eyes - Skippyjon Jones misbehaves and is put in timeout, but he is not in the least hampered by this and does not appear to realize that his actions in drawing all over the walls were wrong. This is probably not the best lesson to send to a small child. The second is Skippyjon Jones alter-ego as the Mexican chihuahua Skippito. I have no doubt that the author has the best of intentions in giving Skippyjon Jones this alter-ego and presenting children with another culture and another language. Indeed, I have seen some Skippyjon Jones books and products that seem to embrace this well. But this particular title is not one of them. The idea of the outsider "other" (even if he is trying to pretend to be one of them as a chihuahua) coming in to save the day has so many layers of negative implications associated with cultural imperialism. And, in employing such language as "leetle" and plot devices as wrapping Skippito up in a tortilla as part of his rescue plan, the author seems to be mocking Mexicans more than anything else (regardless of whether this was the intention). It strikes the (adult) reader as a bad old Western in which you can forgive the latent racism only by declaring it a product of its time. But with the modern era, this should not be considered in good taste and I would be hesitant to introduce a young child to another culture in such a careless way. While the young readers may not consciously grasp all these implications, no doubt they absorb them subconsciously.
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LibraryThing member AngelaPrice
Skippyjon Jones in the Doghouse is a Modern Fantasy picture book featuring a Siamese kitten who believes he is a Chihuahua. In his latest adventure, Skippyjon Jones draws a mural in the newly painted hallway, and his mama sends him to his room. He is ordered to quit fantasizing about being a
I fell in love with Skippyjon Jones when I was introduced to his first adventure several years ago. Our entire family loves reading these stories and singing the silly songs, with the Spanish accent, of course. The rhymes and wordplay make this story one that the entire family can enjoy.
In the classroom I would use this book to illustrate the power of imagination by having my students write a story or draw a picture of who or what they would become if they had the opportunity to do so for just one day. This story would also provide an opportunity to introduce some Mexican culture into the classroom. We could read about Old Mexico, find it on a map, and experience some of the foods mentioned in the book.
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Chihuahua and to “think Siamese.” Before his mama has left the room, though, Skippyjon is already beginning his latest adventure with his Chihuahua friends, Los Chimichangos. Skippyjon takes us along for the ride as he battles the Bobble-ito, who has terrified his friends, and saves the day once again. I fell in love with Skippyjon Jones when I was introduced to his first adventure several years ago. Our entire family loves reading these stories and singing the silly songs, with the Spanish accent, of course. The rhymes and wordplay make this story one that the entire family can enjoy.
In the classroom I would use this book to illustrate the power of imagination by having my students write a story or draw a picture of who or what they would become if they had the opportunity to do so for just one day. This story would also provide an opportunity to introduce some Mexican culture into the classroom. We could read about Old Mexico, find it on a map, and experience some of the foods mentioned in the book.
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LibraryThing member macfly_17
I love this book - it is extremely cute and silly. Skippyjon Jones is a little Siamese kitten who pretends to be El Skippito, the heroic chihuahua. In this adventure he has to rescue his chihuahua friends' house from the Great Bobble-ito. The pictures of the kitty boy and his adventures are very
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LibraryThing member sdglenn
Great for all ages. The story is about misbehaving. We could have the children write a story about times that they have misbehaved.
LibraryThing member renee.sutter
This is the second installment in the skippyjon jones series and it is just as funny as the first one. I would use these books in the classroom to talk about imagination and how we can pretend to be someone else. I might have them draw picture and write a story pretending they are something or
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LibraryThing member D.Holliman
Skippyjon Jones is a wonderful character and book. It provides a fun opportunity to incorperate Spanish, English, and Spanglish that quite a few students are coming to school speaking. It's an interactive experience that let's the students sing along and clap. The pictures are eye catching and fun.
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The whole concept of a Siamese cat who wants to be a Chihuahua is hilarious. In this adventure El Skippito finds himself in the dog house after getting in trouble with Mama Junebug who is tired of him pretending to be a Chihuahua. El Skippito though finds himself going on another adventure to help his amigos, Los Chimichangos get rid of the Bobble-ito. Show Less
LibraryThing member btivis
Skippyjon Jones is one of America's newest, most-loved book characters. Skippyjon Jones in the Doghouse is the second book in the series. Although I did not like it as much as the first book, it ran a close race. Skippyjon is a highly imaginative, overly hyper Siamese cat with gigantic ears. He is
I was first introduced to this book at a Reading First workshop and the presenter read it to us with her strong Spanish accent. It sold the book to me. I went immediately and bought it. I read it every year to my kids in my best Spanish accent (which is combined with a hard-core Okie accent) so they can enjoy it to it's fullest. Although it is written for children, I feel it has just as much adult humor to it as well.
I think this book could be used at all age levels in creative writing. Once the students hear the book they can come up with an adventure of their own. Depending on the level of the students you could incorporate as many requirements as you liked. It can also be used as a language connection. Students could identify the Spanish terms and their meanings and then decide if it would have been as effective if they had been in English.
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constantly getting in trouble wth his mother who sends him to his room to think about acting less like a chihauhau ( what he really wants to be) and more like a Siamese cat. It is during these time-out sessions that he goes on his wildest adventures as El Skippito, the sword fighting Chihauhau. The use of Spanish terminology and accents add to the excitement of the book and make children squeal with delight. I was first introduced to this book at a Reading First workshop and the presenter read it to us with her strong Spanish accent. It sold the book to me. I went immediately and bought it. I read it every year to my kids in my best Spanish accent (which is combined with a hard-core Okie accent) so they can enjoy it to it's fullest. Although it is written for children, I feel it has just as much adult humor to it as well.
I think this book could be used at all age levels in creative writing. Once the students hear the book they can come up with an adventure of their own. Depending on the level of the students you could incorporate as many requirements as you liked. It can also be used as a language connection. Students could identify the Spanish terms and their meanings and then decide if it would have been as effective if they had been in English.
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LibraryThing member kcolema
All of the Skippyjon Jones books are fun to read for the class. They become very interactive and all of the students have a good time.
LibraryThing member JenRobYoung
One of the most amazing books I have read! The audio cd is a must listen to for the full enjoyment of this wonderfully illustrated story. SkippyJonJones is not thinking Siamese, but Chihuahua. Sent to his room for coloring all over the freshly painted walls, Skippy goes on a great Chihuahua
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LibraryThing member AnneBaron
This was an amazingly fun and silly book to read. Skippyjon Jones is a Siamese kitten who thinks he is a Chihuahua. After he is sent to his room and told to think as a Saimese and not a Chihuahua as punishment for drawing pictures of Chihuahuas all over the walls, Skippyjon goes on an adventure as
The illustrations are very adorable, with Skippyjon having tiny eyes and huge ears. This would be a great book to read aloud with all of the silly little verses, spanish words and made up spanish words that could be done with an accent. Anyone of any age would enjoy this book!
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El Skippito, the sword fighting Chihauhau by using his imagination.The illustrations are very adorable, with Skippyjon having tiny eyes and huge ears. This would be a great book to read aloud with all of the silly little verses, spanish words and made up spanish words that could be done with an accent. Anyone of any age would enjoy this book!
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LibraryThing member adge73
Even better than the first one!!!
LibraryThing member netty73
This book is just as good, if not better than the first Skippyjon Jones book. It came with a CD of the author reading both of the stories. This was especially helpful to hear some of the crazy words that appear. What fun stories.
LibraryThing member MeghanOsborne
Summary:
Skippyjon Jones is in trouble with Mama Junebug Jones one day after he decides to color all over the newly painted walls. Mama sends Skippyjon to his room to think about what he did and, she hopes, to make him start thinking like a cat rather than a chihuahua, but he sneaks into his closet
My Personal Reaction:
I love the entire Skippyjon Jones series, and this book was definitely not an exception. My mother uses this book in her classroom and asks her few Spanish-speaking students for help whenever she has trouble pronouncing any of the words, which they love. The pictures are also very detailed and sure to capture any child's attention!
Classroom Extension Ideas:
1. Have students write, define, and recite the Spanish words included in the book before reading so they will know what each word means while reading.
2. Ask students if what they think: should Skippyjon be happy to be a Saimese cat, or should he keep thinking like a chihuahua, even though he will never really be one?
Skippyjon Jones is in trouble with Mama Junebug Jones one day after he decides to color all over the newly painted walls. Mama sends Skippyjon to his room to think about what he did and, she hopes, to make him start thinking like a cat rather than a chihuahua, but he sneaks into his closet
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into a Spanish-speaking world full of chihuahuas. He goes on an adventure with his friends, and comes back still wishing he were a chihuahua rather than a Siamese cat.My Personal Reaction:
I love the entire Skippyjon Jones series, and this book was definitely not an exception. My mother uses this book in her classroom and asks her few Spanish-speaking students for help whenever she has trouble pronouncing any of the words, which they love. The pictures are also very detailed and sure to capture any child's attention!
Classroom Extension Ideas:
1. Have students write, define, and recite the Spanish words included in the book before reading so they will know what each word means while reading.
2. Ask students if what they think: should Skippyjon be happy to be a Saimese cat, or should he keep thinking like a chihuahua, even though he will never really be one?
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LibraryThing member benuathanasia
Another adorable Skippy book. Who doesn't want to kiss that little nose or scritch behind those ears?
LibraryThing member audreydodge
Skippyjon Jones decides that he wants to be a famous paleontologist. He takes the neighbors dog bones and glues them on his stuffed kitty. When Darwin the dog realizes that his bones are gone, he goes looking for Skippyjon to get them back. In the end, Darwin gets most of them back except the ones
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glued onto his cat. This makes Skippyjon very happy as he falls asleep. Show Less
LibraryThing member ElizabethNagel
Summary: Skippyjon jones is a siamese cat who thinks that he is a chihuahua. After he colors on his momma Junebug Jones' walls, he is in the doghouse. He gets sent to his room to think about what he has done, and his momma hopes he starts to think siamese! Skippyjon has other plans, and disappears
Personal Reaction: I love the entire Skippyjon series, but like this one the best! I love how the author mixes in spanish words/phrases along with english. It is also easy to read the context clues to figure out what the spanish word is if you don't have any spanish language skills.
Classroom Extension Ideas:
1. Let your spanish speaking students help you as you read the book aloud.
2. Have your students pick something in the classroom and make a label with the spanish and english name.
3. Have your students come up with their own skippyjon adventures and write or draw them out.
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into his closet which becomes a spanish-speaking world of chihuahuas. He goes on an adventure and instantly becomes Skippito, the sword fighting chihuahua who battles the evil Bobble-ito!!Personal Reaction: I love the entire Skippyjon series, but like this one the best! I love how the author mixes in spanish words/phrases along with english. It is also easy to read the context clues to figure out what the spanish word is if you don't have any spanish language skills.
Classroom Extension Ideas:
1. Let your spanish speaking students help you as you read the book aloud.
2. Have your students pick something in the classroom and make a label with the spanish and english name.
3. Have your students come up with their own skippyjon adventures and write or draw them out.
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LibraryThing member trayceetee
Oh my gosh, I'd never read one of these books before, but I've always loved the name Skippyjon Jones. So glad I finally picked one up for my 5-year-old. What a kick, reading this out loud was! The version I borrowed from the library even has a CD with the author reading it. Haven't had a chance to
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listen to it yet, but we plan to soon! Too cool!!! Show Less
LibraryThing member shane54
A young, Siamese cat who thinks he is a Chihuahua & has some of the most imaginative adventures! Another series that is popular with our son, he loves Skippyjon Jones! Some Spanglish along with some simple singing. This time Skippyjon Jones is helping his friends by removing the "yes man", a bobble
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LibraryThing member ShakelaWilliams
The book Skippyjon Jones in the Dog House is a silly yet entertaining book about a young Siamese cat who believes he is a Chihuahua. I loved this book because it is entertaining, silly, and a fun read. For instance, Skippyjon Jones sings a song that the audience can follow along to that says; “
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Everyone knows from mu big ears to my toes, I’m not a Siamese cat I’m Skippyjon Jones. A Chihuahua to my bones. And that’s what I think about that.” This song allows the reader to follow along and enjoys the silliness of the story. The illustrations are also very detailed to help the reader understand the story, especially since there are many nonsense Spanish words in the story. On one page, there is a detailed picture of Skippito an Los Chimichangos peering to find Bobble-ito- the bad guy. The audience can see how the use of dark colors to represent that the bad guy Bobble-ito is somewhere close. The audience can also see Skippito’s wide eyes to depict his fear in finding the bad guy. Although I quite like this book for the silliness, I think because there are so many nonsense Spanish words, it’s a little hard to follow along with the plot of the story. Many times I got confused, so I had to reread to make sure I understood the story. A lot of the names sounds the same, like Bobble-ito, Skippito, and Poquito Tito which makes it a little hard to keep up. Overall, I enjoyed this book because I think many young readers can relate to using their imaginations to play make believe and pretend to be something they aren’t. I think it’s important for young children to explore their imaginations in various different ways, and I think this book helps children with that. Show Less
LibraryThing member gmorgan14
Genre: Fantasy
This book is about a small, male, simease cat that believes he is a chihuahua. It is a fantastically exciting story that is brought to life with its amazing word choice , alliteration, assonance, and illustrations about Jimmyjon Jones that seeks out for some fun with his friends after
This book is about a small, male, simease cat that believes he is a chihuahua. It is a fantastically exciting story that is brought to life with its amazing word choice , alliteration, assonance, and illustrations about Jimmyjon Jones that seeks out for some fun with his friends after
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LibraryThing member haldemac
A misunderstood siamese cat with a great imagination! This is one in a series of Skippyjon Jones books and I love them all!
LibraryThing member jfe16
Skippyjon Jones, the Siamese kitty who thinks he is a Chihuahua, finds himself in the doghouse with Mama when he draws Chihuahuas all over the wall. Skippyjon gets a time-out in his bedroom, but when a call goes out for El Skippito to defeat the dreaded Bobble-ito, he’s off to save Los
Whimsically illustrated, this picture book for young readers is sure to become a favorite. The youngest readers, ages three through five, are the target audience; the adventures of the Siamese kitten with the Brobdingnagian imagination are sure to delight young readers and elicit a gazillion giggles.
Recommended, especially for Skippyjon Jones fans.
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Chimichangos.Whimsically illustrated, this picture book for young readers is sure to become a favorite. The youngest readers, ages three through five, are the target audience; the adventures of the Siamese kitten with the Brobdingnagian imagination are sure to delight young readers and elicit a gazillion giggles.
Recommended, especially for Skippyjon Jones fans.
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Awards
Buckaroo Book Award (Winner — 2007)
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0525425705 / 9780525425700