The King of Skittledeedoo [Hardcover]

Patricia Rust (Author), San Wei Chan (Illustrator)

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

As the first children's picture book to promote literacy, this book has been praised by governors and first ladies, including First Lady Laura Bush, celebrities like Priscilla Presley, teachers, and parents. --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

About the Author

Patricia Rust is the founder and Executive Director of Power for Kids, Inc., a children's literacy organization that works to empower children to become lifelong readers through the Royal Readers and Create-a-Book program. --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Markowitz Pub (March 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965589056
• ISBN-13: 978-0965589055
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,199,010 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Patricia Rust - Writer

Many recognize Patricia Rust for her work in front of the camera as a model, reporter, and talk show host, but behind-the-scenes writing distinguishes her most. As president of her own production company, Patricia created productions for network and syndication and public television, wrote for ABC Evening News (after serving as a correspondent), and successfully moved to the fantasy side of the media and entertainment by selling her first screenplay to Warner Bros.

Patricia went on to write for situation comedies and specials, dramas, and was signed to a development deal for ABC Family. Patricia created an animation bible for ABC based on her own family life experiences in Hawaii. She continued to write for Disney, Fox, NBC, CBS, and other studio features and scored victories at film festival competition.

She went on to write for Emmy winning shows. Today, she has one family film in pre-production and another that is being developed from a best-selling children's book she wrote called "The King of Skittledeedoo." She actively writes for the Los Angeles Times Kids Reading Room and has a not-for-profit children's literacy foundation called Power for Kids.

You can read more at www.patriciarust.com and visit www.powerforkids.com.

She is also a regular contributor to The Huffington Post -- see www.huffingtonpost.com/patricia-rust/
Please write her at [e-mail]

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Proceeds from its sale advance the cause of literacy, December 15, 2001

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The King of Skittledeedoo (Library Binding)

Now in its second edition, Patricia Rust's The King of Skittledeedoo is an exciting children's picturebook (with no relation to Skittles brand candy). The vibrant drawings by San Wei Chan depict the king, his land and his subject in simple yet colorful shapes. The enjoyable text is entirely in rhyme, and tells the story of a king with a problem - his kingdom has burned to the ground! He can no longer prove himself the king, for he can't even read or write simple words such as "mother." But two children take the king to school where he learns his three R's and qualifies to become King again. The King of Skittledeedoo is a highly enjoyable and entertaining story with a positive message for young folks, and best of all, proceeds from its sale advance the cause of literacy worldwide.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you want to jump too, then read The King of Skittledeedoo, June 5, 2001

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The King of Skittledeedoo (Hardcover)

I love to hop. Sometimes I cannot stop. But when I heard the story of the King of Skittledeedoo, I wanted to stop, hop, and cheer the king who is so funny that you should send him some money. He made me want to make funny stories that sound funny liike Skittledeedoo, too. I love that word and the whole town of Skittledeedoo. The king is so funny that he forgets to put on his clothes when a fire hits and then he cannot read or write to show that he is the king so nobody believes he is the king. Is he? You tell me! You have to read this book. It will make your tummy giggle and gurgle from laughing. Then you can read. That's what happened to me. Now I can read.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Daughter won't put this book down!, July 17, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The King of Skittledeedoo (Hardcover)

The eyecatching illustrations first drew my attention to this delightful book, and I was further charmed by the imaginative verse. It really is an exceptionally creative way of stressing the importance of reading and learning whilst capturing a child's imagination.

I believe that The King of Skittledeedoo will become a classic character for this generation. My daughter (who's five)certainly agrees. She is currently taking the book to bed with her every night and won't go to sleep until I've read her the entire story.

I look forward to the sequel and many more years with the subjects of Skittledeedoo!