Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3407439 in Books
• Published on: 2002-08-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 32 pages

Synopsis
To get the "ratoncitos," little mice, who have moved into the barrio to come to his house, Chato the cat prepares all kinds of good food: fajitas, frijoles, salsa, enchiladas, and more.

Customer Reviews

Every kid should have this book read to them!
What a great story! I have read this book to my 4th grade class and they love it. It's for children of all ages. The illustrations are outstanding and as usual Gary Soto is very entertaining.

Simply The Best
Chato's Kitchen is without question one of the best children's books of all time. It has it all: an innovative story, style, rhythm, subtlety, twist, message, fantastic illustrations, and an introduction to foreign language and culture. Oh, and your kid will love it too.

Chato's a relief from sugary kiddie lit
Soto tells the story of a low-riding cat from the barrio, Chato and his pal Novio Boy as they attempt to have, errrr, invite the raticitos who have just moved in next door. My 5 year old loves it. It's a wonderful introduction to another culture without being didactic as well as just a fine story.