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  • Skippyjon Jones

    Judy Schachner

    Paperback (Puffin Books, April 7, 2005)
    Holy guacamole! Meet the #1 New York Times bestselling Skippyjon Jones! 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!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. *"Both feline hero and story are full of beans (more Mexican-jumping than pinto) but ay caramba, mucho fun."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Buoyant and colorful cartoon illustrations match the exuberant text perfectly."—School Library Journal
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  • Skippyjon Jones in the Doghouse

    Judy Schachner

    Paperback (Puffin Books, Feb. 1, 2007)
    For another loco adventure. In his room for a time-out, Skippyjon Jones lets his imagination take him to a shack where his Chihuahua friends are yipping and yapping and hiding out from the bad Bobble-ito, who has taken over their doghouse. How El Skippito chills the Chihuahuas and banishes the Bobble-ito will make more amigos for this endearing and irresistible rascal, who made his first appearance in the favorite Skippyjon Jones.
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  • Skippyjon Jones in Mummy Trouble

    Judy Schachner

    Paperback (Puffin Books, Oct. 2, 2008)
    El Skippito is back! His doggy pals want to visit the Under Mundo—the underworld—where mummitos rest in peas. But they need El Skippito’s brains and courage to answer the riddle of the Finx and enter the mummy’s tomb. Our hero is up to the task, and he’s in for another whirlwind adventure.Watch a Video
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  • Skippyjon Jones Snow What

    Judy Schachner

    Hardcover (Dial Books, Oct. 21, 2014)
    The #1 New York Times bestselling Skippyjon Jones stars in his own playful fairy tale set in a winter snowscape!Mirror mirror on the wall, who is the bravest Chihuahua of them all? Skippyjon Jones, the Siamese cat who thinks he's a dog! While his sisters listen to Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Skippy bounces on his big-boy bed and heads off for the REAL adventure awaiting him in his closet. Once inside, he finds himself in a magical snowy forest of make-believe, where the seven Chimichangos challenge him with his most dangerous task yet: to wake up Nieve Que, the frozen princess, by kissing her! Yuck! Will this hero agree to don a prince’s pantelones and save his poochitos?With rhymes, rollicking wordplay, and mucho fairy tale fun, this fuzzy tale is sure to end happily ever after.
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  • SkippyJon Jones

    Judy Schachner

    Hardcover (Dutton Books for Young Readers, Sept. 15, 2003)
    Here is the book that launched a thousand chimichangoes – the first in the best-selling series about the rambunctious Skippyjon Jones, the Siamese kitty boy with the overactive imagination. He would rather be El Skippito, the great sword fighter, who can do anything. Like saving a roving band of Mexican Chihuahuas from a humongous bumblebeeto that is tormenting them. Join Skippyjon Jones on his first great adventure. He’s fearless, he’s fun, he gets the job done – yes, indeed-o.
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  • Skippyjon Jones Cirque de Ole

    Judy Schachner

    Hardcover (Dial Books, Oct. 16, 2012)
    The #1 New York Times bestselling kitty boy goes to the circus! In his newest adventure, the irresistible Skippyjon Jones swings out of his closet and into the spectacular Cirque de Ole, where his pals, the Chimichango gang, perform feats of derring-do. There are many acts to see, but only Skippito the Strong can perform the trickiest stunt of all. Judy Schachner's vivacious art and riotous text make for mucho read-aloud fun. Come one, come all--with Skippyjon Jones as the circus star, the Greatest Show on Earth just got even better!
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  • Skippyjon Jones, Class Action

    Judy Schachner

    Paperback (Puffin Books, July 4, 2017)
    The #1 New York Times bestselling kitty boy really, REALLY wants to go to school! School is for dogs, his mama tells him. It's where they go to get trained. But nothing can stop Skippy. Once inside his closet, he finds himself on the playground of his imagination, surrounded by dogs of all kinds. He bays with the beagles, learns French with the poodles, and checks out a Chihuahua book from the library. And when a bully starts sending shiver-itos down the spines of the little yippers, Skippy saves the day and earns the biggest gold star.
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  • Skippyjon Jones, Lost in Spice

    Judy Schachner

    Hardcover (Dutton Books for Young Readers, Sept. 22, 2009)
    The New York Times bestselling kitty boy blasts off into another hilarious adventure. Buckle up, amigos— everyone’s favorite kitty boy is about to lift off. You’ll want to be there when the brave Skippito gets lost in spice! That’s right, spice. Skippy knows— from his big ears to his toes—that the planet Mars is red because it’s covered in spicy red pepper. To prove it, he’s off on a space jaunt replete with craters, crazies, and creatures from Mars. His new adventure is packed with witty wordplay, Spanish phrases, and Judy Schachner’s trademark hilarity. This rollicking romp is simply out of this world.Watch a Video
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  • Skippyjon Jones Book and Toy set

    Judy Schachner

    Hardcover (Dutton Books for Young Readers, Oct. 18, 2007)
    Everyone's favorito Siamese kitty boy with big ears has never looked as appealing as in this very special book and toy package. A soft, fuzzy 4ÂĽ-inch doll, complete with maskito, and a slightly smaller but complete hardcover edition of Skippyjon Jones make up this gift set, perfect for Skippy's fantastico fans, young and old.
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  • Skippyjon Jones Shape Up

    Judy Schachner

    Board book (Dutton Books for Young Readers, Jan. 24, 2008)
    Skippyjon has an overactive imagination. And he is pretty active himself. Here he shapes up with shapes: he runs in a circle, tap-dances on a square, orbits an oval. And then the great sword fighter shows his muscles.
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  • Skippyjon Jones: Color Crazy

    Judy Schachner

    Board book (Dutton Books for Young Readers, Feb. 15, 2007)
    Everyone’s favorite kitty boy is ready to color—Skippy style! Skippy’s sky will be pink. His sun will be blue. As Skippyjon learns his colors and plays with crayons, he invites the very youngest fans to join in the fun. Who knows what color our mischievous Mr. Fuzzypants will be!
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  • The Great Bean Caper

    Judy Schachner

    Paperback (Grosset & Dunlap, May 14, 2009)
    El Bumblebeeto has stolen Los Chimichango's frijoles, and it's up to Skippyjon to get them back! Read along as Skippyjon saves the day in this funny All Aboard Picture Reader.
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