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Skippyjon Jones: Snow What

By Darienne Stewart, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 4+

Skippyjon faces fear of fairy tales in warm, funny outing.

Book Judy Schachner Picture Book 2014
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suzanne renaghan
suzanne renaghan Adult
April 15, 2016
age 6+

Love, Love, Love Skippito Friskito!

I love every other book in this series. They are funny and imaginative and so very clever. Both adults and children love them. But the author lost me at "the princess is hot and the queen is not." Why???? Girls and boys don't need to hear that in yet another place - especially at the age of 6-7, which is the age of the students I read it to. That reference seemed to go right over their heads, but I'm sure it just reinforced everything else they hear. Judy, so disappointed in you.
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What's the Story?

Skippyjon Jones grumpily stomps off when his sisters choose Snow White at story time. His mother reminds him how patient his sisters have been with his choices, but he refuses -- he doesn't like stories with kissing and tights. Instead, Skippy heads into his closet and emerges in a dark forest. He soon runs into his friends, Los Chimichangos, who say he must rescue Nieve Qué by kissing her. They help him battle a dragon and -- to his dismay -- dress him in tights, which are requisite for the part of the prince. Skippy balks at kissing the sleeping princess but finally, egged on by his comrades, he kisses the icy prison.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
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Kids say: Not yet rated

Judy Schachner's imaginative Siamese cat is back for his eighth adventure, a warm, funny, and welcome addition to the well-done series.. This time the wannabe Chihuahua uses his imagination to paw through his misgivings about boys and fairy tales. Author Judy Schachner's rhyming text and exuberant illustrations make this as irresistible as the rest of the Skippyjon series. Skippy's obstinacy -- and his secret delight with fairy tale conventions -- will strike a chord with young children.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the appeal of fairy tales. Why do both boys and girls like them?

  • Have you ever tried something reluctantly and realized you really did like it?

  • What stories do you like to act out?

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