Erica Silverman

Cocoa the horse herds the cows with Cowgirl Kate, helps her practice her roping skills, and wishes he could wear boots instead of horseshoes.

Cowgirl Kate and her cow horse, Cocoa, discover what it means to work, play, and be together--rain or shine.

Describes some events in the life of Sholem Aleichem, the Yiddish author who wrote stories about Jewish life in nineteenth-century Russia.

Cowgirl Kate and her cowhorse Cocoa, who is always hungry, count cows, share a story, and help each other fall asleep.

A witch trying to pick a big pumpkin on Halloween discovers the value of cooperation when she gets help from a series of monsters.

When Cocoa decides to explore the house, Cowgirl Kate has a hard time convincing him he must return to the barn.

A boy guides his younger brother through a game of follow the leader--until the little one insists on reversing roles.

A cozy visit with her friend Rabbit, featuring a soft flannel nightie and hot carrot soup, convinces a skeptical Badger that you really can be warm in winter.

The Halloween house, occupied by a variety of creatures, including werewolves, witches, bats, and skeletons, turns out to be an unfortunate choice as a hideout for a couple of escaped convicts.

Splish-splash, buckaroos! Stormy weather can't stop best friends Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa from having a good time in these two easy-to-read stories about prancing in the rain and chasing rainbows. With short sentences, simple dialogue, and delightful illustrations by the Caldecott Honor winner Betsy Lewin, this book is perfect for beginning readers, rain or shine!