The coolest cat in the barrio is back! Chato decides to throw a pachanga for his friend Novio Boy, who has never had a birthday party, but when it is time to party, Novio Boy cannot be found.

"In this latest adventure, Chato (“cool cat from East L.A.”) and Novio Boy win a cruise for two. But what a vacation—their shipmates are dogs! And then the dogs get sick, and Chato and Novio Boy are sent off in a small boat to find help. Will they keep their promise to assist, despite their encounter with a shipload of partying cats? Colon, speaking with a slight Spanish-laced accent, is perfect as Chato, with Caribbean style steel drum and island background music enhancing the cruise atmosphere." Booklist

Told with the same spirit as Chato y Su Cena, this readalong is just like Chato's party -- not to be missed!

"If you're looking for a Spanish-language listening center, you can't do much better than this." - School Library Journal

Willie Colon, who narrated Chato y Su Cena, reprises his role as Chato, the hippest cat in East L.A. When a family of fat mice move into the house next door, Chato invites them to a neighborly "dinner" with a menu that includes chorizo con mice

"School and public libraries needing Spanish language materials will want to purchase this good quality presentationÖ" School Library Journal

"This would be a welcome additon to Spanish language materials in all libraries." - School Library Journal