cover image Chato and the Party Animals

Chato and the Party Animals

Gary Soto. Puffin Books, $6.99 (32pp) ISBN 978-0-14-240032-6

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.)