Cowgirl Kate & Cocoa

Alice is the most rootinandrsquo;, tootinandrsquo; cowgirl in all of Dallas . . . Pennsylvania. Each day she puts on her favorite boots and hat and sets off on her stick pony for school with a andldquo;Yippee ki-yay!andrdquo; Alice is used to being the only cowgirl around, until Lexis from Texas arrives at school one day. Lexis seems to be a real cowgirl, with her fancy hat, jingling spurs, and lasso tricks. Alice decides thereandrsquo;s only one way to know who the best cowgirl is: a school-yard showdown at high noon! But will Alice learn thereandrsquo;s room for more than one cowgirl in town?

Bestselling author and illustrator Marilyn Sadler and Ard Hoyt team up to create a rollicking tale of friendship that will have readers dancing the Texas Two-Step and shouting andldquo;Yee-haw,andrdquo; no matter where theyandrsquo;re from.

Praise for Alice from Dallas

andquot;The comic watercolor-and-ink illustrations donandrsquo;t miss a beat in capturing the amusing rivalry that turns into friendship...The clever ending is a yee-haw moment that will rope in readers as quick as tumbling tumbleweeds.andquot;

--Kirkus Reviews

andquot;Hoytandrsquo;s bright ink-and-watercolor illustrations gleefully capture the girlsandrsquo; enthusiasm for all things western, from their fringed cowgirl blouses to the bandannas tied jauntily around their necks. A lively story for cowgirls everywhere, with a breezy lesson about jealousy.andquot;

--Booklist

Award:

NAPPA Gold Award Winner

"This book is sure to be a favorite with girls and parents everywhere." Children's Literature

"Strong black lines lend rustic solidity to the watercolor illustrations that are generously distributed throughout the text." School Library Journal

"The humorous text, warm friendship between horse and owner and captivating illustrations add up to a cowgirl and 'cowhorse' with enough star power to ride the range together in subsequent sequels." Kirkus Reviews

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.\

The first title in the fun and fiesty new easy reader series, now in paperback!

'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. Erica Silvermans sweet easy-to-read chapters lassoed to Besty Lewins charming illustrations makes a sure-fire finale for this favorite early reader series.'

Cowgirl Kate and her cowhorse, Cocoa, are ready to ride in this first book in a dynamic new easy reader series!

This Level 3 Green Light Reader finds best friends Iris and Walter looking forward toand#160;Walter'sand#160;birthday party.and#160;But will the party turn into a disaster when the mainand#160;activity--taking turns riding Walter's horse Rain--has to be postponed?and#160;Rain seems sick, or is she?and#160;Maybe thisand#160;unexpected change of plansand#160;will lead to a beautifuland#160;Surprise in the barn!and#160;

It's Walter's birthday, and he has big plans for his party.and#160;His best friend, Iris, is making a surprise present for him, and even Walter's horse, Rain, is excited. But when the big day finally arrives, something totally unexpected happens. Willand#160;the sudden change inand#160;plans ruin everything,and#160;orand#160;turn it into the best birthday ever?and#160;Christine Davenier's charminglyand#160;expressiveand#160;illustrationsand#160;show a full range of childhood emotions.and#160;Now available in paperback as a Level 3 Green Light Reader!and#160;

A fieldand#160;trip to the aquarium is going to be so much fun!and#160;Everyone in Miss Cherry's class is excited about seeingand#160;amazing fish and unusual sea animals.and#160;But theand#160;aquarium is big,and#160;dark, and crowded.and#160;It's easy to get separated from the group.and#160;And that's exactly what happens in this Level 3 Green Light Readerand#160;starringand#160;best friendsand#160;Iris andand#160;Walter.and#160;and#160;

Iris and Walter can't wait for their class field trip to the aquarium. They'll get to sit together on the bus and visit scary sharks, shimmery angelfish, and, best of all, penguins. The aquarium is everything they had hoped forand#8212;until suddenly Walterand#160;gets lost! It's a good thing hisand#160;best friend,and#160;Iris, knowsand#160;what to do!and#160;Here are four chapters of easy reading pleasure in this new Level 3 Green Light Readers edition featuringand#160;sweet andand#160;sensitiveand#160;illustrations by Christine Davenier.and#160;

A Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Honor Bookand#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.

The first title in the fun and fiesty new easy reader series, now in paperback!

"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

ERICA SILVERMAN has written many books for children, includingWhen the Chickens Went on StrikeandDon't Fidget a Feather. She lives in Los Angeles, California.

BETSY LEWIN is the well-known illustrator ofDuck for President;Giggle, Giggle, Quackand the Caldecott Honor-winningClick, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type,all written by Doreen Cronin. She lives in New York City.