Skippyjon Jones, Lost in Spice |  | Author: Judy Schachner
Publisher: Dutton Juvenile
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Rating:  26 reviews
Sales Rank: 2244
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1 Rei/Com
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Pages: 32
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 10.7 x 8.9 x 0.5
ISBN: 0525479651
EAN: 9780525479659
ASIN: 0525479651
Publication Date: September 22, 2009
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Product Description
The New York Times bestselling kitty boy blasts off into another hilarious adventure. Buckle up, amigos everyoneÂs favorite kitty boy is about to lift off. YouÂll want to be there when the brave Skippito gets lost in spice! ThatÂs right, spice. Skippy knows from his big ears to his toesÂthat the planet Mars is red because itÂs covered in spicy red pepper. To prove it, heÂs 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 SchachnerÂs trademark hilarity. This rollicking romp is simply out of this world.
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 Incorrect Spanish March 6, 2010
teacher (Rio Rancho, NM USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My class loves the SkippyJon books, the characters, the drawings, etc. so I bought this in hardcover with the CD and we listened to it at snack time today. I hadn't had a chance to preview the book as I normally would but figured it would be alright, this being SkippyJon after all. Most of the book is okay but I was shocked to notice that there were two errors in the spanish the author inserted, and being that I teach a bilingual kindergarten class where impressionable minds are going to pick up on this, that is not okay with me!
1. the instance where she mentions he was "calor". The phrase is "tengo calor", not "calor" by itself, so when trying to say he is hot the word is "caliente".
2. "Uno Ojo" -- ojo, spanish for eye, is a masculine singular noun and spanish grammar says the 'o' in uno is cut off in those cases, so it should be "un ojo".
After those two errors I stopped the CD and explained, in child-friendly terms of course, how and why the book is wrong and they should not repeat what they've heard the way they heard it.
I understand the spanish words thrown in are not the main selling point of the series and I can always (and did) correct and explain errors, etc. but still, I would have thought this would have been checked before being sent to publishing.
 A Big Skippy Fan February 8, 2010
W. McTammany (Pennsylvania)
My kids (boy 4 and girl 6) love the adventures of Skippyjon Jones. This book did not disappoint. It was true to it's roots and had the same Chimichongos pals and puns that make us all laugh. Though we enjoy the familiar characters this book was as unique and enjoyable as all the others. We also love having the books on audio. The whole series will be a family favorite for years to come.
excellent! February 7, 2010
Steve Rosenberg
Once again - SkippyJohn / Judy Schachner does not dissapoint! Great story and illustrations. Great price - Do not get ripped off at "borders". Excellent speed cost speed in delivery and packaging!
 Skippyjon Jones January 17, 2010
Sacramento Book Review (Sacramento, CA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
To read //Skippyjon Jones//, you need an acquired taste. I suggest that if you are new to this series, this book is not a good one to start with. Though I do understand a little Spanish, the Spanglish conversation can really get in the way. However, lo and behold, my seven-year-old who has no Spanish background, laughed out loud reading this book for the first time. She thinks //Skippyjon Jones// is a really entertaining book, and would like to read the whole series. Aside from Spanish and Spanglish vocabulary, Schachner also included quite a number of challenging words for youngsters, such as Galactic Zoo, Chihuahua and Martian. I have to not only translate the words from Spanish to English, but also explain new words in the right context. I wonder how Schachner waved her magic wand to attract tireless young readers into Skippyjon's world. As an adult reading this book for the first time, I don't get the fun or funny part. But Schachner's unique illustrations with whimsical characters must somehow help them step into the world of //Skippyjon Jones//.
Reviewed by Sophie Masri
Our first Skippyjon book January 16, 2010
L. Padilla (Denver, CO)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My 5 year old daughter found this book at the library. We have never read any of the Skippyjon books before. She is now an avid Skippyjon fan. She has me read this daily to her and laughs everytime. It is a cute book with a wonderful story that will make even the adults laugh. I'm so glad we found this series of books !!
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