Synopses & Reviews
Mr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby, are itchy. Not because of fleas, but because it is hot,and#160;they're bored, and they're out of orangesicles. So when their neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry, suggests a sightseeing cruise, they're excitedand#160;about an adventure. The boat makes them feel free! Plus they get orangesicles! But when it's time to go home, there's a little problem with Mrs. Teaberry's good dog, Zeke. and#160; The nineteenth Mr. Putter and Tabby book has all theand#160;sly, sweet humor that has made the series a huge success. Cynthia Rylant's perfect ear for rhythm and Arthur Howard'sand#160;comical illustrations continue toand#160;bring to lifeand#160;the quartet of characters readers know and love.
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and#8220;Yee-haw for Kate and Cocoaand#8212;and for all the readers who will learn to read right along with them.and#8221;Kirkus Reviews (starred)
Review
"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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"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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*"Both girls and boys will enjoy this fresh new series, another winner in the publisher's stable of excellent books for emergent readers."
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Praise for books in the series:
"Guest's economic eloquence is in perfect sync with Davenier's elegant watercolor and ink drawings."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Iris and Walter will join Frog and Toad and Henry and Mudge in a prominent place on the easy-reading shelves."--The Bulletin
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Praise for the Mr. Putter and Tabby series: and#160; *and#160;"Will keep readers glued to the pages."--School Library Journal, starred review and#160; "Besides being wonderful fun, this is a great way to introduce new readers to the chapter-book format."--Booklist
Synopsis
Cowgirl Kate and her feisty horse Cocoa move to Green Light Readers (Level 2)and#160;inand#160;a newand#160;easy reader editionand#160;featuringand#160;two favoriteand#160;"stories"and#160;from theand#160;Geisel honor-winningand#160;chapter books. Delightfully illustrated byand#160;Betsy Lewin, a Caldecott honor-winning artist.and#160;
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Cowgirl Kate and her feisty horse, Cocoa, ride the range in two favorite stories about a funny surprise and a barn sleepover. Beginning readers will delight in Cocoa's childlike antics and Cowgirl Kate's maternal reactions.Short sentences, simple dialogue, and bright, humorous illustrations are sure to encourage repeat readings of this newly formatted Green Light Readers (Level 2) edition. Giddyup
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Saddle up for a great ride! Cowgirl Kate and her stubborn, but devoted cowhorse, Cocoa, are trotting on over to Green Light Readers in two easy-to-read stories about a funny surprise and a barn sleepover. Short sentences, simple dialogue, and bright, humorous illustrations encourage repeat readings. Beginning readers will delight in Cocoa's child-like antics and Cowgirl Kate's maternal reactions. Giddyup!
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Cowgirl Kate and her feistyand#160;horse, Cocoa, ride the range inand#160;two favorite storiesand#160;about a funny surpriseand#160;and a barn sleepover.and#160;Beginning readers will delight in Cocoaand#8217;s childlike anticsand#160;andand#160;Cowgirl Kateand#8217;s maternaland#160;reactions.Short sentences,and#160;simple dialogue, and bright, humorous illustrations are sure to encourage repeat readings of this newly formatted Green Light Readers (Level 2) edition. Giddyup!and#160;
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In book three of this award-winning series, Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa saddle up for school.
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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.
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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 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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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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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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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)
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Gather round for more fun at the ranch!
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Saddle up, wranglers! Here comes the next installment in the adventures of Cowgirl Kate and her trusty cowhorse, Cocoa. The best friends are as feisty as ever as they play hide-and-seek, get new shoes, and learn the true meaning of friendship: They're partners through thick and thin, and partners do
everything together.
With its lively text and spirited illustrations by Caldecott Honor recipient Betsy Lewin, this second book in the Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa series is sure to have young readers everywhere chomping at the bit for more.
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In book four of this award-winning series, Cowgirl Kate and Cocoaand#160;gear up for lots more fun and a little stormy weather.
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In this fourth book in the series, Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa are ready for rainy-day adventures--or are they? Cocoa's not so sure he wants to get wet. And thunder can be a little frightening. But whatever the weather, these cowpoke pals are sticking together.and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;With snappy text and silly illustrations, Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa are as feisty as ever. So pull on your slicker for a little stormy weather and a lot of splashy fun.
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In this Level 3 Greenand#160;Light Reader edition of the award-winning series,and#160;best friendsand#160;Iris and Walter show their true colors by helping each other solveand#160;big problems.and#160;With Walter's help, Iris just mightand#160;find a way to get the wild horseand#160;Rain to trust her. And with Iris's help, Walter just might getand#160;his teacher to stopand#160;using a nickname he doesn't like.and#160;Four easy-to-read chapters, perfect for newly independent readers.
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andquot;As engaging as ever.andquot;and#160; andmdash;Publishers Weeklyand#160;Sometimes it takes two friends to solve a problem. So when Iris announces that she really wants to ride the wild horse Rain, Walter comes up with the perfect plan to help her. And when Walter has a terrible first day of school because his teacherand#160;calls him Walt instead of Walter,and#160;Iris gives him a wonderful idea on how he can andquot;show-and-tellandquot; hisand#160;feelingsand#160;about the nickname.and#160;After all, helping is what best friends do for each other!
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The day of the school play has finally arrived, but oh no--Iris is too sick to get out of bed! Will the show go on without her? And if so, who will helpand#160;Walter if he forgets his lines?and#160;Beginning and newly independent readers will be eagerand#160;to find out in thisand#160;Level 3 chapter book from Green Light Readers.
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and#160;andquot;This excellent addition to the series is a perfect choice for newly independent readers.andquot;and#160; andmdash;School Library Journal
Iris and Walter are excited about performing in their first school play. Walter helps Iris make her costume. Iris helps Walter remember his lines. But when Iris wakes up sick on the morning of the play, sheandrsquo;s in for a big disappointment. Will the show go on without her?
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The most affable alligator couple in town, Mr. and Mrs. Green, are up to their eyeballs in gumballs in thisand#160;Level 2 Green Light Readerand#160;involving a guessing game, prizes, good luck, and a littleand#160;math savvy.and#160;Humorous, easy-to-read text builds fluency and confidence.
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and#8220;Baker's cartoon-like paintings bubble over with humor.and#8221;and#8212;
Publishers WeeklyMr. Green loves guessing games.and#160;And he has a plan to guess the number of gumballs in a GIANT gumball machine!and#160;So does Mrs. Green. Her plan involves luck, butand#160;Mr. Green's planand#160;involvesand#160;luck and math skills.and#160;Will they both be winners? And what would they do if they won all those gumballs?
The uproarious alligator antics continue in thisand#160;Level 2 Green Light Reader.
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Alligator couple Mr. and Mrs. Green attempt to go camping, but Mr. Green begins to get anxious in this humorous early readerand#160;from acclaimed author-illustrator Keith Baker. This Level 2 Green Light Reader includesand#160;full-color illustrations withand#160;lots of picture clues.
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This treasured selection from Meet Mr. and
Mrs. Green is now a stand-alone Green
Light Reader. Level 2 readers will enjoy
hiking along with the Greens as they follow
picture clues and a round about trail to
a camp-out spot in their own backyard!
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Alligator couple Mr. and Mrs. Green are back in a sweet tale about a "bad" batch of cookies in this humorous early readerand#160;from acclaimed author-illustrator Keith Baker. This Level 2 Green Light Reader is packed with picture clues,and#160;full-color illustrations, and word play.
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Packed with picture clues and fun words
to keep eager readers moving along, this
snack-filled adventure finds Mr. Green
investigating a and#8220;terribleand#8221; batch of cookies
by eating every last one. Crunchity-crunch!
Chewity-chew!
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Iris and Walter's friendship is tested when the mischievous baby Rose gets her hands on one of Walter's most treasured itemsand#160;in thisand#160;Level 3 early chapter book from Green Lightand#160;Readers.and#160;Familiar words andand#160;situations, along with detailed, full-colorand#160;illustrations, maintain high interest amongand#160;newly independent readers.
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and#8220;Guest's simple, descriptive sentences and familiar easily resolved dramas continue to be just right for new readers.and#8221;and#8212;
BooklistWalter lovesand#160;hisand#160;harmonica. It belonged to his grandma, and he can't wait to playand#160;her all the songs that he's learned.and#160;But when he lets Iris borrow it the night before his grandma comes to visit, something awful happens and#8212; it gets lost! How will Iris break the news to Walter?and#160;Newly independent readers will be eagerand#160;toand#160;find out inand#160;thisand#160;high-interest early chapter book from Green Light Readers.
About the Author
ERICA SILVERMAN is the author of theandnbsp;Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa early reader books, the first of whichandnbsp;receivedandnbsp;aandnbsp;Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor.andnbsp;Lanaand#39;s World is her newest easy reader series. She has also written many picturBETSY 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.