Chato Goes Cruisin'
Putnam, hardback, $17.00
paper, $7.00

"Ten best illustrated books," New York Times, 2005

Chato’s Kitchen
illustrated by Susan Guevara
$17.00 hardbound, $7.00 paper, Putnam
The coolest gatito in all of East Los.

Chato y su cena $8.00 paper, Putnam Now in Spanish!

"Soto commands a poet’s gift for defining characters quickly, densely and, in this case, with hilariously choice words." Publisher’s Weekly, starred review

"Delightful, witty detail." School Library Journal, starred review

Chato and the Party Animals
Putnam, 2000. hardcover: $16.00  

Chato plans a birthday party for Novio Boy, who has never had one. This is a surprise party everybody will love. Illustrations by the incomparable Susan Guevara. Chato and the Party Animals  Now in paperback:   $7.00

Chato y los Amigos Pachangueros in paper $8.00

If the Shoe Fits
$16.00 hardbound, Putnam

Rigo hates hand-me-downs but learns that sometimes they are better than brand new.

"A realistic, consistently sensitive undercurrent of emotion runs through this swift-moving tale, so that it delivers its message with seeming spontaneity. Careful details help develop Rigo as a strong, intriguing character." Publisher's Weekly

"…a gentle and honest story about a close-knit Mexican-American family." School Library Journal

My Little Car
$16.00 hardbound, Putnam

My Little Car is a fun ride with Little Teresa. She learns about taking care of her things and to value a gift from her grandfather Benito.

Old Man and His Door

"It’s a story children will want to retell themselves." Kirkus

"...preschool audiences will enjoy the humor and goodwill of the old man’s journey." Horn Book

El viejo y su puerta $7.00 paper, Putnam 1998

Snapshots from the Wedding.
$7 paper only. Penguin-Putnam.

Flower girl Maya describes each photo taken at Isabel and Rafael's wedding in a picture book with extraordinary three-dimensional artwork by Stephanie Garcia.

 

Too Many Tamales

"His [Soto’s] 1st entry into the picture book genre is a joyful success." Booklist, starred review

Que Montón de Tamales
$8.00 paperback, Putnam The popular Too Many Tamales in Spanish.