Synopses & Reviews
A Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Honor Book and#160; Hold on to your hats! Two new pals have arrived on the scene: Cowgirl Kate and her stubborn, but devoted cowhorse, Cocoa. Together they count the herd, ride the range, and, of course, argue till the cows come home--as only best friends can do.
With its spirited text and bright, humorous illustrations by Caldecott Honor recipient Betsy Lewin, this first book in the Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa series is bound to be a hit with young wranglers everywhere.
and#160;This title has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades 2-3, Stories)
Review
"Four amiable adventures . . . The genial humor and feisty horse have child appeal . . . This affable duo . . . welcomes new readers to their home on the range."--
School Library Journal"Young children will see themselves in both characters . . . A fine choice for reading aloud to small groups or for confident new readers to tackle on their own."--Booklist
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"Large font, plenty of white space, and a clean design encourage independent reading and make the humor pop."and#8212;
Horn Book"Beginning readers will enjoy seeing these familiar characters express themselves on and off the dance floor."and#8212;Booklist
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Cowgirl Kate and her cowhorse, Cocoa, are ready to ride in this first book in a dynamic new easy reader series!
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The first title in the fun and fiesty new easy reader series, now in paperback!
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Mr. Putter and his cat, Tabby, along with Mrs. Teaberry and her dog, Zeke,and#160;try ballroom dancing in the newest installment ofand#160;Cynthia Rylant'sand#160;ever-popular early reader series.
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Mr. Putter knows what he likes, and dancing is not on the list. But his neighbor Mrs. Teaberry has been watching ballroom dancing on TV! She talks the reluctant Mr. Putter into coming along for an evening at the Crystal Ballroom, along with fine cat Tabby and good dog Zeke, of course. The ballroom is full of sparklesand#8212;and surprises. What a wonder!
About the Author
ERICA SILVERMAN received a Theodore Seuss Geisel Honor for the original Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa book, the first of six books. In addition, she has written many books for children, including
When the Chickens Went on Strike,
Big Pumpkin, and
Don't Fidget a Feather.andnbsp;She lives in Los Angeles, California.
andnbsp; andnbsp;BETSY LEWIN is the well-known illustrator of Duck for President; Giggle, Giggle, Quack; and the Caldecott Honor-winning Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type, all written by Doreen Cronin. She lives in New York City.