Chato and the Party Animals

Author Gary Soto
Illustrated by Susan Guevara
$8.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Puffin Books
96 per carton
On sale Feb 09, 2004 | 9780142400326
Age 4-8 years
Reading Level: Lexile AD620L | Fountas & Pinnell Q
Sales rights: World

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Chato-the coolest cat in the barrio-loves to party.  So when he learns that Novio Boy has never had a birthday party, Chato decides to throw him a surprise pachanga.  He gets right to work-inviting everyone in the neighborhood, cooking up a feast, arranging for music and a pinata, and even ordering a special cake.  Chato's  sure that he's thought of everything.  But when it comes time for the party, he realizes that he forgot the most important thing of all-Novio Boy!  With a lively text featuring Spanish words throughout, and bright, bold artwork, this sequel to Chato's Kitchen is truly a cause for celebration
"[A] joyous celebration of friendship.…Irresistible." -- School Library Journal, starred review

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Chato-the coolest cat in the barrio-loves to party.  So when he learns that Novio Boy has never had a birthday party, Chato decides to throw him a surprise pachanga.  He gets right to work-inviting everyone in the neighborhood, cooking up a feast, arranging for music and a pinata, and even ordering a special cake.  Chato's  sure that he's thought of everything.  But when it comes time for the party, he realizes that he forgot the most important thing of all-Novio Boy!  With a lively text featuring Spanish words throughout, and bright, bold artwork, this sequel to Chato's Kitchen is truly a cause for celebration

Praise

"[A] joyous celebration of friendship.…Irresistible." -- School Library Journal, starred review