Kirkus Reviews
*"Both girls and boys will enjoy this fresh new series, another winner in the publisher's stable of excellent books for emergent readers."
School Library Journal
K-Gr 2-The cowpoke and her horse are back, once again riding the range in this beginning reader. From shoeing to roping to rounding up cattle, Kate is as resourceful as Cocoa is contrary as they once again prove that a best friend is one you can count on through hot and cold, weak and strong, and even wet and dry. Lewin's cartoon style is as fresh as a prairie breeze after a spring rain. Set against a white backdrop, bold black outlines and warm watercolors underscore the busy days of ranch life. Libraries will have a hard time keeping this title in stock, so be sure to purchase more than one copy.-H. H. Henderson, Heritage Middle School, Deltona, FL Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.
From the Publisher
"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) —
OCT/NOV 07 - AudioFile
Roping, riding, and herding are some of the chores and pleasures of ranch life for Kate. Cocoa, a cow pony portrayed with a distinctive, deep voice, would rather have cowboy boots than horseshoes and would rather play hide-and-eat than hide-and-seek. Narrator Liz Morton uses just a hint of a twang to bring these two likable pals to life, ending each of the four short episodes with a funny punch line. The measured pace of the reading, the page-turn signals on Disc Two, and the absence of any sound effects indicate that this story may be best enjoyed with the illustrated book. R.H.H. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine
