Synopses & Reviews
Baby animals are springing up on the ranch. Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa have a lot to do to help these new friends feel at home. But Cocoaand#8217;s not sure he wants new friends, especially if they mean more work. With Cowgirl Kateand#8217;s gentle nudgingand#151;and snacks!and#151;Cocoaand#8217;s happy to help out, and work is as fun as play.and#160;Erica Silvermanand#8217;s sweet easy-to-read chapters lassoed to Besty Lewinand#8217;s charming illustrations makes a sure-fire finale for this favorite early reader series.
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"Both girls and boys will enjoy this fresh new series, another winner in the publisher's stable of excellent books for emergent readers."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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"A horse is a horse, of course, of course, but when that horse has the gift of gab, and his best friend is Cowgirl Kate, then life on the ranch is never dull. Four short stories mark Cocoa and Kate's sixth adventure for the not-quite-ready-for-chapter-book set. . . . Giddyup!"and#8212;Horn Book "Gently amusing . . . . this episodic book has plenty of appeal."and#8212;Booklist
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"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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"The exemplary text, well calibrated to new readers' abilities, uses plenty of exciting, action verbs and swift dialogue to move the stories along, while Lewin's black-lined artwork extends the sense of friendship and fun."--Booklist
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"The breezy, dialogue-heavy text is nicely geared to and paced for newly independent readers."--Booklistand#160;"Yee-haw for Kate and Cocoa--and for all the readers who will learn to read right along with them." --Kirkus Reviews (starred)
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"Lewin's signature watercolors will continue to delight young readers, especially when showing Cocoa's disdain for his former abode and his delight at the riches of the refrigerator . . . Just right for the new reader who loves horses."--Kirkus Reviews
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Cowgirl Kateand#160;is goingand#160;to school--but horses are not allowed. One lessonand#160;she and Cocoa both learn . . . they're best partners no matter what.and#160;
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The second title in this up-and-coming series is now in paperback
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In book three of this award-winning series, Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa saddle up for school.
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The first title in the fun and fiesty new easy reader series, now in paperback!
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A Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Honor Book 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.
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Baby animals are springing up on the ranch. Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa have a lot to do to help these new friends feel at home. But Cocoas not sure he wants new friends, especially if they mean more work. With Cowgirl Kates gentle nudging—and snacks!—Cocoas happy to help out, and work is as fun as play.
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In this fourth book in the series, Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa are ready for rainy-day adventures--or are they?
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In book five of this award-winning series, Cocoa says "good-bye" to the barn and tries to move in with Cowgirl Kate!
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In this fifth book in the series, Cocoa nudges his way right into Cowgirl Kate's house. He pokes his head through every doorway and finally decides to live in the best stall of all--the kitchen. What's a cowgirl to do? Well, whether under one roof--or two--there's no doubt these buckaroos will be pals forever!
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In this new boot-stompin' adventure, Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa are going to school. Well, Cowgirl Kate is going--horses are not allowed. Luckily, there's plenty of time after school to make a new friend andand#160;have fun doing homework. One lessonand#160;Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa both learn . . . they're best partners no matter what.and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; With its snappy text and sweet, silly illustrations, this third book in the Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa series is sure to rope in young cowhands everywhere.
About the Author
Baby animals are springing up on the ranch. Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa have a lot to do to help these new friends feel at home. But Cocoaand#8217;s not sure hewantsnew friends, especially if they mean more work. With Cowgirl Kateand#8217;s gentle nudgingand#8212;and snacks!and#8212;Cocoaand#8217;s happy to help out, and work is as fun as play. "A horse is a horse, of course, of course, but when that horse has the gift of gab, and his best friend is Cowgirl Kate, then life on the ranch is never dull. Four short stories mark Cocoa and Kate's sixth adventure for the not-quite-ready-for-chapter-book set. . . . Giddyup!"and#8212;Horn Book "Gently amusing . . . . this episodic book has plenty of appeal."and#8212;BooklistERICA SILVERMAN has written many picture books, includingThere Was a Wee Woman,illustrated by Rosanne Litzinger, in addition to the popular Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa series. She lives in Los Angeles, California.and#160;BETSY LEWINis the illustrator of a number of books for children, including Caldecott-Honor-winningClick, Clack, Moo: Cows That Typeby Doreen Cronin andHeat Waveby Eileen Spinelli. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.