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The King of Skittledeedoo (Hardcover)

~ (Author), San Wei Chan (Illustrator)
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)


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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

  • Reading level: Ages 4-8
  • Hardcover: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Markowitz Publishing (March 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0965589056
  • ISBN-13: 978-0965589055
  • Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,755,241 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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

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1.0 out of 5 stars Suggestion for a Better Book in Verse
I must agree with the reader from Los Angeles. Meter? What meter? And without a convoluted pronunciaton of some of the words, several of the rhymes are off. Read more
Published on April 26, 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Family-friendly
For those parents putting their children in front of a television set, I'm wondering if the time might be better spent reading with your child. Read more
Published on February 17, 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for the young ones
I happened to catch Patricia Rust at a local reading and sent the book to my cousins, who are 5 and 3. They just adore the book. Read more
Published on February 12, 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for the young ones
I happened to catch Patricia Rust at a local reading and sent the book to my cousins, who are 5 and 3. They just adore the book. Read more
Published on February 12, 2000 by A. Kennedy

4.0 out of 5 stars My nephew loves this book!
My nephew is having a little trouble reading. I gave him this book and it's helping him to learn the simple words he needs to learn to start reading more challenging books... Read more
Published on February 12, 2000

1.0 out of 5 stars No meter - pathetic book
What a HORRIBLE book. Try reading it out loud - the meter makes you feel like you're in a jalopy careening down a cliff. Read more
Published on January 10, 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars A large joy for the small ones...
Fun, funny and on the money (hmmmmm---weren't those guys Prime Ministers of Italy in the 60s?)---Skittledeedoo will enthrall the reader and the read-to, with its deft combination... Read more
Published on March 3, 1999 by RockDove@aol.com (Peter Tauber)

5.0 out of 5 stars Necessary, solid stuff for kids
Imagine; The King has no towel!? How did he get to this state of Un-Kinglyness, and more important, what does he learn from an experience through which we have all travelled;... Read more
Published on February 11, 1999

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