"Chato's Kitchen" by Gary Soto tells the story of Chato, a cool, suave cat living in a cozy Los Angeles neighborhood. One day, he decides to invite some friends over for dinner, but when he realizes that the main course is going to be a "special" dish featuring a plump little mouse named Little Mice, things take an unexpected turn. Little Mice and his friends, fearful for their safety, come up with clever plans to avoid being caught. The tale is a humorous exploration of friendship, resourcefulness, and the idea that sometimes, the best surprises come from thinking outside the box. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called Chato .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2002 by Putnam Publishing Group, U. S. .

Gary Soto's first book for young readers, Baseball in April and Other Stories, won the California Library Association's Beatty Award and was named an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. He has since published many novels, short stories, plays, and poetry collections for adults and young people. He lives in Berkeley, California. Visit his website at www. garysoto. com.