Chato and the Party Animals

by Gary Soto (Author) Susan Guevara (Illustrator)

Chato and the Party Animals
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade
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
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Publishers Weekly

Last seen in Chato's Kitchen, Chato the cat here learns that his best friend has never had a birthday party. Chato plans a pachanga [party] that would be absolutely lo mejor [the best]-if only he had remembered to invite the guest of honor. Ages 4-up. (Feb.) Copyright 2004 Publishers Weekly Used with permission.

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"[A] joyous celebration of friendship....Irresistible." — School Library Journal, starred review
Gary Soto
Lori Lohstoeter received her BFA from the University of Arkansas and earned her BA in commercial illustration from the ArtCenter College of Design in southern California. Lori was often hired as a children's book illustrator for her vivid palette and bold brushwork. Her work has been featured on packaging for Estee Lauder, billboards for Jose Cuervo tequila, and more. She is an adjunct teacher for color theory at Norwalk Community College.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780142400326
Lexile Measure
620
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Puffin Books
Publication date
February 20, 2004
Series
-
BISAC categories
JUV002050 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Cats
JUV011030 - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - Hispanic & Latino
Library of Congress categories
Cats
Animals
Parties
Los Angeles (Calif.)
Mexican Americans
Birthdays
Birthday parties

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