Chato's Kitchen

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Chato's Kitchen
by Gary Soto, illustrated by Susan Guevara 

Chato can't believe his luck. Not only is he the coolest low-riding cat in East L.A., but his brand-new neighbors are the plumpest, juciest, tastiest-looking family of mice to move into the barrio in a long time. So Chato and his best friend, Novio Boy, get out the pots and pans, the tortillas and the beans--everything you'd need for a welcoming feast, except for the main dish, and the guests of honor. Of course, in Chato's mind they are one and the same thing. But the mice are bringing a surprise guest of their own, who may be more than a cool cat can swallow.

Interest Level:   Kindergarten     1st grade      2nd grade    3rd grade

Book Type:  read aloud / picture book

Reading Level:   DRA Level 40      Guided Reading Level Q

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