Erica Silverman's Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa books have received widespread acclaim for their witty rhyming, clever wordplay, and heartwarming lessons. This time around, Cowgirl Kate and her faithful horse Cocoa are venturing onto the farm in the pouring rain. Kate's prepared, but now Cocoa's not sure he wants to even go outside. These two inseparable friends delight young listeners with their playful-and this time, wet-antics
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"Four manageable chapters comprise this sweet tale of friendship between a girl and her trusty companion, perfect to reluctant reaaders. The artistic technique is really cool too. And might I add that I adore Cowgirl Kate's red cowboy boots! Très fierce! "
— Courtney (4 out of 5 stars)
" Nice book for a rainy day. It's a reminder that it feels good to wear rain gear to keep dry,warm,comfortable and looking good. "
— Karol, 10/15/2013" Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa books are excellent early chapter books! In this book, Kate and Cocoa show us what happens on the ranch when it rains! Great fun! "
— Jen, 10/1/2013" Cocoa the horse goes outside without his rain sheet and gets soaked. The next day, Kate and Cocoa ride in the sunshine. "
— Sarah, 9/20/2013" This was a such a cute collection of stories! I really enjoyed the illustrations and how the book is divided into mini stories. It would be a great read-aloud for younger grades. "
— Jacqueline, 8/17/2013" Cocoa likes to play hide and seek. M. "
— Horace, 7/24/2013" Sweet story and cute illustrations. "
— Laura, 4/1/2013" The second book in the Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa series demonstrates the true meaning of friendship. Chapter 3 made me smile and laugh the most. "
— Karol, 3/25/2013" Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa have adventures in the rain. Cocoa is a funny horse which adds to the humor. Great series for girls who want horse books. AR 2.3 "
— Amy, 11/28/2012" I think this one is one of my favorite Cowgirl Kate books. Out on the range, they have to be partners--the girl and her horse. It's cute and sweet and fun to read and written in a way that new readers can handle. "
— Rita, 11/25/2012" easy reader about a girl and her horse. cute pictures and fun stories. "
— Tricia, 7/31/2012" Another solid set of adventures with Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa the horse. Good work ethic. "
— Elizabeth, 12/3/2011" My favorite of the Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa books. But they are all great! "
— B, 9/22/2011" Cute book about a girl and her horse. Easy reader/ chapter book. "
— Ruth, 9/18/2011" Wonderful illustrations and subtly humorous text make this series a must for beginning readers, bonus if they happen to fancy themselves little cowgirls already. "
— Molly, 4/2/2011" This was a such a cute collection of stories! I really enjoyed the illustrations and how the book is divided into mini stories. It would be a great read-aloud for younger grades. "
— Jacqueline, 3/6/2011" Late 2nd/Beginning 3rd level. Chapters and a cute story. "
— J&C's, 1/29/2011" Eliza loves the cowgirl Kate books! "
— Wendy, 12/10/2010" Very cute early reader book. Reading the whole series and I hope there will be more of these books in the future! "
— Sue, 9/10/2010" No clue why this was nominated for a Geisel. It is not that good. It is not a horrible story, just dull, repetitive storytelling about a cowgirl and her cowhorse. "
— Ubalstecha, 8/31/2010" This series is for the beginning reader who loves horses, farms and the great outdoors. A delightful friendship between Kate and her horse Cocoa. Betsy Lewin's illustrations are vibrant and engaging. "
— Diane, 8/4/2010" When working on text-to-text connections, this book would be an excellent resource. It is similar to the Patricia Gallagher nominee, Sixteen Cows. Both are about cowgirls and students would be able to easily make connections. "
— Emily, 6/11/2010" The first in many about Cowgirl Kate and her talking horse. Very funny and very sweet. "
— B, 5/8/2010" Fun! Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor book "
— Q_Barb, 1/26/2010" Kate read this to me while I was cooking! It's a pretty cute little story! "
— Rosalind, 1/7/2010" Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa have adventures in the rain. Cocoa is a funny horse which adds to the humor. Great series for girls who want horse books. AR 2.3 "
— Amy, 8/16/2009" A beginning read book about cow girl Kate and her horse Cocoa. 4 short "chapters" each have a different story about Kate & Cocoa. "
— Inspired, 4/27/2009" I didn't like this one (the original, the one that won all of the awards) as much as the ones that come after it. This one has attitude that I don't like. "
— Megan, 4/14/2009" Cute, short stories about a girl and her cowhorse. They are perfect for beginning readers. "
— Rachel, 3/5/2009" Wonderful illustrations and subtly humorous text make this series a must for beginning readers, bonus if they happen to fancy themselves little cowgirls already. "
— Molly, 12/20/2008" This is one of Aaron's favorite books. A great gift for children under 7. There is also a very amusing sequel. "
— Valerie, 9/25/2008" Cute book about a girl and her horse. Easy reader/ chapter book. "
— Ruth, 7/23/2008" I liked when Cowgirl Kate fed him water and then went to go count the cows. "
— Julia, 5/9/2008Erica Silverman is the author of the Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa early reader books, the first of which received a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor. Lana’s World is her newest easy reader series. She has also written many picture books for children, including When the Chickens Went on Strike, Big Pumpkin, Hanukkah Hop, and Don’t Fidget a Feather. She lives in Los Angeles, California.
Elizabeth Morton is a native of Louisville, Kentucky, and a graduate of the University of Evansville’s celebrated theater department. On stage, she has been directed by Mike Nichols, Fracaswell Hyman, Carrie Preston, and Joanne Woodward, among others. She has also narrated several audiobooks, including a novel by Paul Rudnick. She lives in New York City.