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Title: Chato and the Party Animals by Gary Soto, Susan Guevara ISBN: 0-399-23159-5 Publisher: Putnam Pub Group Juv Pub. Date: August, 2000 Format: School & Library Binding Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $15.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (3 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Party on, Chato!
Comment: "Chato and the Party Animals" is a fun children's book by Gary Soto. The story is superbly complemented by Susan Guevara's illustrations. The book opens with a Spanish-English glossary. The text is in English, with Spanish words from the glossary ("comida," "el barrio," etc.) blended in.
Chato is a cat -- described as a "party animal since he was a kitten." But he's also a caring cat, and the story's plot is set into motion when Chato comes up with an idea to cheer up Novio Boy, a friend of his who is feeling sad.
"Chato" is really hilarious. In addition to the Spanish words, Soto spices up the dialogue by having the cats call each other "dude" and "Homecat." The story involves a nice mix of silliness and warmth, and ultimately celebrates friendship. Guevara's outrageous, colorful pictures are full of energy and packed with surreal details. Definitely something out of the ordinary, and something special.
Rating: 5
Summary: Great Use of Language!
Comment: This book is great on so many levels. I read it with students I tutor and they requested it again and again. At the end of the year I gave them each a copy as a gift. Both of them opened it and got wide-eyed as they saw what it was! One of them said, "This is my favorite book ever!" This was wonderful to hear from a kid who started out so reluctant to read. The story is great on so many levels; there is a message of friendship that is not sappy, but very sincere. Soto also skillfully weaves in the culture of the barrio with his use of Spanish and Mexican themes. What a lovely story.
Rating: 5
Summary: Fun, tender story of friendship, awesome pictures
Comment: Novio Boy is a tough kitty, but he does have one soft spot. He comes from the pound. He never knew his mami, and since he doesn't know when his birthday is, he's never had a party. When his best friend Chato realizes how sad this makes him, he decides to throw him a huge birthday party. This is a delightfully fun story of community and friendship. Soto cleverly intertwines Spanish and English, bringing in slang from both languages, creating a cool, hip atmosphere. These homecats kick back and say things like, "he was muy kind," and "the coolest carnal in all the barrio." The language gives us a true taste of barrio spanglish. When Soto's deliciously funny words marry Guevara's festively vibrant acrylic illustrations, the story truly becomes alive.
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Title: Chato's Kitchen by Gary Soto, Susan Guevara ISBN: 0698116003 Publisher: Puffin Pub. Date: September, 1997 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Too Many Tamales by Gary Soto, Ed Martinez ISBN: 0698114124 Publisher: Puffin Pub. Date: August, 1996 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: The Old Man & His Door by Gary Soto, Joe Cepeda ISBN: 0698116542 Publisher: Puffin Pub. Date: October, 1998 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Snapshots from the Wedding by Gary Soto, Stephanie Garcia ISBN: 0698117522 Publisher: Puffin Pub. Date: December, 1998 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: If the Shoe Fits by Gary Soto, Terry Widener ISBN: 0399234209 Publisher: Putnam Pub Group Juv Pub. Date: February, 2002 List Price(USD): $15.99 |
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