num_pages: 32
description: His ears are too big for his head. His head is too big for his body."I am not a Siamese cat..." says Skippyjon Jones, a rambunctious kitty boy with an overactive imagination. He would rather be El Skippito, his Zorro-like alter ego. Skippito, the great sword fighter can do anything. He knows just how to save a roving band of Mexican Chihuahuas from a humongous bumblebeeto that is tormenting them. Skippito gets the job done—yes indeed-o.You can join Skippyjon Jones on his great adventures. But be warned—he's a rascal who stops at nothing. And he is out to steal your heart.
  Judy Schnachner
 has a Siamese cat named Skippy who served as the inspiration for Skippyjon Jones. She also owns a dog and another Siamese cat. Ms. Schachner's books have been aclaimed by reviewers and readers. The Grannyman, a book about an old Siamese cat, won the Nebraska Golden Sower Awarn, and 
  Yo, Vikings!
 won the Chapman Award from PlanetEsme for Best Classroom Read-Aloud for 2002.Edition MSRP: $15⁹⁹ USA / $24⁰⁰ (ISBN: 0-535-47134-0)
language: English
title: Skippyjon Jones
titlecomplete: Skippyjon Jones
genres: Fiction, Animals, Adventure, Picture Books, Cats, Kids, Humor, Banned Books, Childrens, Fantasy
ratings_count: 34600
series: Skippyjon Jones
awards: awardedAt: 1072944000000
name: E.B. White Read Aloud Award
category: Single Award, awardedAt: 1167638400000
name: Pennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Award
category: Grades K-3
publisher: Dutton Books for Young Readers