Awards

• Short-listed for Georgia Children's Book Award (Picture Storybook) 2006
• Winner of Pura Belpre Award (Illustrator) 2002

Overview

"Chato, the coolest cat in el barrio, loves to party--but not his best buddy, Novio Boy. Birthday parties always make him blue. ""I'm from the pound,"" he tells Chato. ""I don't know when I was born. I never knew my mami. I never even had a birthday party, or nothing.""So Chato plans the coolest surprise party for Novio Boy, inviting all of el barrio, and cooking up a storm. But he forgets the most important thing--inviting Novio Boy! Luckily, just as everyone starts remembering all the things they used to love about their long-lost friend, the birthday boy arrives with his own surprise--himself! In a starred review, Publishers Weekly called Chato's Kitchen ""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."""

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9780399231599

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Startlingly expressive animals, symbols of Latino culture, and winged-cat angels form dynamic, wild compositions that children will pore over up close and enjoy from a distance. Perfect for story hours.

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