Picture Books
Chato Goes Cruisin'
Illustrated by Susan GuevaraPutnam, hardback, $17.00
paper, $7.00
"Ten best illustrated books,"
New York Times,
2005
Chato’s Kitchen
illustrated by Susan GuevaraPutnam, hardbound, $17.00
paper, $7.00
The coolest gatito in all of
East Los.
Chato and the Party Animals
Illustrated by Susan GuevaraPutnam, hardcover, $16.00
paper, $7.00, 2000
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.
If the Shoe Fits
Putnam, hardcover, $16.00Rigo 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
Putnam, hardbound, $16.00My 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
illustrated by Joe CepedaPutnam, paper, $7.00, 1996
El viejo takes a door, instead of the pig, to the barbecue.
"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
Snapshots from the Wedding
Penguin-Putnam, paper only, $7.00Flower 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
illustrated by Ed MartinezPutnam, hardbound, $17.00
paper, $8.00
Maria makes her first batch of tamales.
"His [Soto’s] 1st entry into the picture book genre is a joyful success." Booklist, starred review