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Chato's Kitchen

By Gary Soto
Illustrated by Susan Guevara

By Gary Soto
Illustrated by Susan Guevara

By Gary Soto
Read by Reza Salazar

By Gary Soto
Read by Reza Salazar

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Paperback $8.99

Sep 22, 1997 | ISBN 9780698116009 | 4-8 years

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Feb 06, 2018 | 11 Minutes | 4-8 years

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    About Chato’s Kitchen

    Chato can’t believe his luck. Not only is he the coolest low-riding cat in East L.A., but his brand-new neighbors are the plumpest, juciest, tastiest-looking family of mice to move into the barrio in a long time. So Chato and his best friend, Novio Boy, get out the pots and pans, the tortillas and the beans–everything you’d need for a welcoming feast, except for the main dish, and the guests of honor. Of course, in Chato’s mind they are one and the same thing.

    But the mice are bringing a surprise guest of their own, who may be more than a cool cat can swallow.

    Also available in Spanish as Chato y su cena. 

    About Chato’s Kitchen

    Chato can’t believe his luck. Not only is he the coolest low-riding cat in East L.A., but his brand-new neighbors are the plumpest, juciest, tastiest-looking family of mice to move into the barrio in a long time. So Chato and his best friend, Novio Boy, get out the pots and pans, the tortillas and the beans–everything you’d need for a welcoming feast, except for the main dish, and the guests of honor. Of course, in Chato’s mind they are one and the same thing.

    But the mice are bringing a surprise guest of their own, who may be more than a cool cat can swallow.

    Also available in Spanish as Chato y su cena. 

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    Also by Gary Soto

    The Pool Party
    Lucky Luis
    Chato and the Party Animals
    Nerdlandia
    The Old Man and His Door
    See all books by Gary Soto

    About Gary Soto

    Born in Fresno, California, to Mexican American parents, Gary Soto is an acclaimed poet, essayist, and fiction writer. The awards for this multitalented author are many, ranging from the US Award for International Poetry Forum to a Before Columbus Foundation… More about Gary Soto

    About Susan Guevara

    Susan Guevara is the two-time winner of the Pura Belpré Award for Illustration for Chato’s Kitchen and Chato and the Party Animals. About Chato’s Kitchen, School Library Journal said, “Guevara’s striking illustrations enrich the text with delightful, witty details.” She… More about Susan Guevara

    About Gary Soto

    Born in Fresno, California, to Mexican American parents, Gary Soto is an acclaimed poet, essayist, and fiction writer. The awards for this multitalented author are many, ranging from the US Award for International Poetry Forum to a Before Columbus Foundation… More about Gary Soto

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Puffin Books
    Sep 22, 1997 | 32 Pages | 8 x 10 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780698116009

    Category: Children’s Books | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $5.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Feb 06, 2018 | 11 Minutes | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780525592679

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    Praise

    “A really cool book. . . . Soto adeptly captures the flavor of life in el barrio in this amusing tale. Guevara’s striking illustrations enrich the text with delightful, witty details.” —School Library Journal starred review

    “Fresh and satisfying. . . Distinctly seasoned with the sights and sounds of East Los Angeles; the sprinkling of Spanish words and phrases adds the perfect flavor.” —Horn Book

    Winner of the Pura Belpre Award for Illustration
    An ALA Notable Book
    A Parents’ Choice Award Winner

    “Wickedly funny. . . . Guevara’s cats are delicious send-ups of barrio characters, and Soto’s words glisten with wit. Salud to this magical pairing of talents.” —Publishers Weekly starred review

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