Skippyjon Jones: Color Crazy

My daughter saw this book in a bookstore and asked for it---a rare thing for her, so I bought it. She has adored it every minute since! I would guess I've read it about 500 times, and she has looked at it about a thousand more. I didn't realize when I first got it that there were bigger, fuller books about Skippyjon, and I've since gotten some of them, but this book still rules for her. And I have to admit I've gotten to love it too. Part of it is that it's just fun to say Skippyjon Jones! Another part is the wild pictures---drawn with abandon, and without regard for what color things really are---yellow grass, a purple puddle, etc. The last page, where Skippyjon enjoys the world he has drawn, engages my daughter for a long, long time. I can't say she's really learned colors from this book, but that shouldn't really be the goal of an enjoyable book---you can just read it for fun and to start discussions! It IS hard to tell just what Skippyjon is supposed to be, and that's part of the appeal. Janey calls the Chihuahuas "bunnies" every time, and that's fine with me! Overall, a book that sneaks into your consciousness and you enjoy the ride!

My nephew loves this book. He reads it over and over again and thinks it is funny.

My 2 yr old loves this book. If you a skippyjon fan like we are, its a must have. Great and silly way for kids to learn colors.

I ordered this book along with another one and the Skippyjon Jones stuffed animal. My grandson (age 10 months) LOVES them! Very Cute!

An excellent book for Pre-School and Kindergartners! Had to give the book to my son's teacher to read to her class!