Showing 1–3 of 3 titles

• Award year: 2002
• Genre: Fiction
• Audience: Younger

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  Chato and the Party Animals

  By Gary Soto, Susan Guevara (Illustrator)

  Susan Guevara's larger than life, mural-like images translate and extend Soto's barrio story with vitality, color and social commentary. Discovering that his best friend, Novio Boy, has never had a birthday party, Chato the Cat plans a surprise pachanga. Everything is set except that Chato forgets to invite the guest of honor. Sly humor and Latino symbolism abound in these innovative, acrylic-on-scratchboard illustrations.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2002 (Medal Winner)
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9780399231599
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  Juan Bobo Goes to Work: A Puerto Rican Folktale

  By Marisa Montes, Joe Cepeda (Illustrator)

  "Juan Bobo Goes to Work" carries on Pura Belpré's tradition of retelling traditional Puerto Rican folktales. Cepeda humorously depicts Juan Bobo's determined but disastrous antics through bold brush strokes, expert use of varied perspectives, and vibrant Caribbean colors.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2002 (Honor Title)
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9780688162337
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  The Stray Dog

  By Marc Simont

  A chance encounter turns into a family love affair in this disarmingly simple, gently humorous, and emotionally satisfying tale. The soft palette and subtle touches in the distinctive watercolors perfectly capture the heroic actions of the young protagonists and convey the universal feelings of longing and belonging.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • Randolph Caldecott Medal 2002 (Honor Title)
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9780060289331