Gary Soto

Chato the cat tries to gather all the mice in his house by cooking for them.

Chato decides to throw a "pachanga" for his friend Novio Boy, who has never had a birthday party.

Chato's friend, Novio Boy, has never had a birthday party. As a matter of fact, he doesn't even know when his birthday is because he's from the pound. So Chato, being the good friend that he is, decides to throw him one - a "pachanga, " and everyone is invited - including you!