Skippyjon Jones is racist. right?

[Anonymous]

Is skippyjon Jones is racist?

[Anonymous]

What makes you say that? Admittedly, I think I've only read one or two of the books with my kids.

[Anonymous]

Totally. Mexican stereotypes up the wazoo. Reminds me of Lil Abner cartoons. (The first book, that is.). Also the fake-o pidgin Spanish is like mocking an Asian by saying Ching Chong.

[Anonymous]

Eh yeah which is sad because there is potential in the books.

[Anonymous]

I mistakenly thought they were well regarded and bought one for DS. So awful.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Totally. Mexican stereotypes up the wazoo. Reminds me of Lil Abner cartoons. (The first book, that is.). Also the fake-o pidgin Spanish is like mocking an Asian by saying Ching Chong.

Oh yea.. I see it now.

[Anonymous]

He's an asshole for sure.

[Anonymous]

Yes.

[Anonymous]

Someone gave us one for our daughter and I was pretty horrified. I was hoping it was just the one-I guess it's not from this thread. Luckily she never developed a liking for it!

[Anonymous]

THANK YOU!!!!!
I was appalled and I am not easily offended

[Anonymous]

I vote no. It is a cat pretending to be a dog, and I like doing the voices. It is a great read aloud.

[Anonymous]

Why are they so popular? And isn't the author Latino?

[Anonymous]

It helps to give a little context for your question for people who have no idea what the hell you are talking about.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Someone gave us one for our daughter and I was pretty horrified. I was hoping it was just the one-I guess it's not from this thread. Luckily she never developed a liking for it!

Me too. I hid the book until dd forgot about it and then threw it away. It was too bad even to donate.

[Anonymous]

I am not in the politically correct camp, yet found these books to be completely tasteless and vulgar. We were offered one when DS turned 5.

Pure unadulterated junk.