Partners, illustrated by betsy lewin, harcourt orlando, fl, 2006. Cowgirl kate and cocoa by erica silverman abebooks. Betsy lewin is the illustrator of a number of books for children, including caldecotthonorwinning click, clack, moo. School days by erica silverman in book three of this awardwinning series, cowgirl kate and cocoa saddle up for school. Cowgirl kate and cocoa, a theodor seuss geisel honor book, was mentioned in hornings article as a level two, or secondgrade level easy reader with simple vocabulary, large. This is the first of several books about cowgirl kate and cocoas adventures on the. Cowgirl kate and her cowhorse cocoa, who is always hungry, count cows, share a story, and help each other fall asleep. Enter the name of the series to add the book to it. Horses leveled books guided reading books books for kids.
Cowgirl kate and cocoa series in order erica silverman. A theodor seuss geisel award honor book hold on to your hats. Kick off the cowgirl kate and cocoa book club with an approachable introduction to text structure. I originally found the cowgirl kate and cocoa books because of colby sharp and. But whatever the weather, these cowpoke pals are sticking. Ideal as a supplement to a curriculum or for independent study.
This book is sure to be a favorite with girls and parents everywhere. Cowgirl kate and cocoa leveled books guided reading books. Cowgirl kate and cocoa and cowgirl kate and cocoa partners. Free cowgirl kate and cocoa beauty books free download cowgirl. Write down and discuss the kids ideas as you chart the answers.
But whatever the weather, these cowpoke pals are sticking together. In this title, we find out what happens at the ranch for cowgirl kate and cocoa when it rains. There are cows to count and care for, roping skills to practice, and games of hideandseek to play. This book club bundle for cowgirl kate and cocoa by is an excellent choice for 2nd and 3rd grade readers who are ready to begin using more sophisticated comprehension strategies. Teach with cowgirl kate and cocoa by erica silverman. Kids wings activities for cowgirl kate and cocoa by erica. Enhancements were made to more precisely measure materials read in k2 classrooms. Erica silverman is the author of the cowgirl kate and cocoa early reader books, the first of which received a theodor seuss geisel honor. Theres always a new adventure around the bend with cowgirl kate and cocoa. In their third outing, kate is going to school, but cocoa cant because horses arent allowed at school. Each can stand on its own, although there is a running theme of working together as partners through all of them.
They still manage to find new and exciting adventures on the way to the schoolhouse and of course only. School days, mercy watson goes for a ride, and the dot. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Big pumpkin, sholoms treasure and dont fidget a feather. Its cocoa the horse at cowgirl kate s door in another favorite stories edition for green light readers level 2 from the geisel honorwinning team of erica silverman and betsy lewin. The book is set in autumn, when cowgirl kate and her horse cocoa develop a deep bond as cowgirl kate heads back to school.
There are cows to count and care for, roping skills to practice, and games of hide and seek to play. But cocoas not sure he wants new friends, especially if they mean more work. Nov 11, 2015 cowgirl kate and cocoa books contain four short chapters, each one tells a complete story. In this studentcreated video, students discuss themes of family, friendship, and survival in sign of the beaver through discussion of different parts of the book. The first in a series of beginning reader books, kate picks out cocoa as her horse, gives him a surprise gift, counts cows, and spends an evening in the barn with him that develops the reciprocal caring relationship between the two characters. Great books that inspire a love of reading in kids. She is also the author of lanas world, a new easy reader series. Please note that the lexile measures for a small population of books have been recently updated. Erica silvermans cowgirl kate and cocoa series is a hit with beginning readers and their parents thanks to its two stars. Cowgirl kate and cocoa literature study packet by sped. Cocoas happy to help out, and work is as fun as play. Favorite stories from cowgirl kate and cocoa by erica. Cowgirl kate and cocoa, erica silverman introduced a wisebeyond. A story for cocoa has 101 unique words, the surprise has 92 unique words, counting cows has 101 unique words, and bedtime in the barn has 116 unique words.
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. Favorite stories from cowgirl kate and cocoa partners. Her newest books include jack not jackie and wake up, city. 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. A theodor seuss geisel honor book, cowgirl kate and cocoa introduces emerging readers to kate, a young cowgirl, and her horse cocoa. The printable activities are created for use in guided reading groups or literacy centers, etc. But cocoas not sure he wants new friends, especially if they mean. She has also written many picture books for children, including when the chickens went on strike, big pumpkin, hanukkah hop. Patch belle snowflake cowgirl kate and cocoa rachels choice cattle driving horses of the old west book sets for kids. He worries that kate s heart is not big enough for all of her new. Apr 01, 2005 a theodor seuss geisel award honor book hold on to your hats. Interactive lesson plan for 4 book club meetings focusing on text structure.
Cowgirl kate and cocoa leveled books guided reading. Cowgirl kate and cocoa by erica silverman and betsy lewin book 1 of the cowgirl kate and cocoa series. Tens of thousands of excellent, educational videos in a huge, intuitive directory. I picked a literature book to read today about a cowgirl and her best friend. Cowgirl kate and cocoa erica silverman childrens book author. If there are additional titles from this series that you would like added, please let us know. The complete series list for cowgirl kate and cocoa erica silverman. With snappy text and silly illustrations, cowgirl kate and cocoa are as feisty as ever. With its four interrelated stories, new readers and horse lovers everywhere will appreciate these tales of friendship, change and love.
Oct, 2016 i decided to make my first read aloud to you guys. Erica silverman has written many picture books, including there was a wee woman, illustrated by rosanne litzinger, in addition to the popular cowgirl kate and cocoa series. Cowgirl kate and cocoa picture 1, cowgirl kate and cocoa picture 2, cowgirl kate and cocoa picture 3, cowgirl kate and cocoa picture 4. Above are cowgirl kate and cocoa series books that are currently on. School days by erica silverman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Narrator liz morton perfectly captures the spirit of friendship and loyalty found in this delightful collection of stories. Kate is growing up and cocoa is not sure if he likes it. We start with the buildup of the storm and discover that cocoa is not fond of thunder.
By breaking the story down into the important parts of the beginning, middle, and end, readers will be successful at understanding and enjoying. He nudges his way into cowgirl kate s house and decides hed rather live there than. These stories also introduce sub plots to young readers. Erica silverman 1955 biography personal, addresses, career. Shes a 2nd grader, but reads at a higher level, so the book was a little too easy for her, but very cute. This darling tale about the importance of friendship, split into four minichapters, is a helpful introduction for children beginning to branch out to the world of chapter books. Erica silverman is the author of awardwinning childrens books, among them the easy reader series cowgirl kate and cocoa, and picture books. Cowgirl kate and cocoa lesson plan, second grade book club. Cowgirl kate and cocoa is a series of illustrated childrens books written for early elementary school students. Cowgirl kate and cocoa series in order erica silverman fictiondb.
Cowgirl kate and cocoa by erica silverman is the first book in the series devoted to the friendship of a cowgirl and her stubborn horse. Cowgirl kate and cocoa by erica silverman goodreads. This is the first cowgirl kate and cocoa book that my daughter read. This book club bundle for cowgirl kate and cocoa by is an excellent choice for 2nd and 3rd grade readers who are ready to begin using more sophisticated comprehension strategies this package includes a common core aligned lesson plan and resources designed to support small group reading instruction that focuses on text. When adapting all of these books, each writing team turned their book into a minimusical. Cowgirl kate and cocoa erica silverman childrens book. Cowgirl kate and cocoa summary storyboard by ashleytrudeau. Cowgirl kate is excited about the arrival of all the baby animals. Cowgirl kate and cocoa books contain four short chapters, each one tells a complete story. She has also written many picture books for children, including when the chickens went on strike, big pumpkin, hanukkah hop, and dont fidget a feather. They still manage to find new and exciting adventures on the way to the. Whether cowgirl kate approves or not, cocoa is sure to find time to search out.
Erica silverman received a theodor seuss geisel honor for the original cowgirl kate and cocoa book. Whether cowgirl kate approves or not, cocoa is sure to find time to search out and snack on tasty grass, apples, and carrots. Erica silvermans cowgirl kate and cocoa is a recipient of the theodor seuss geisel honor and a treat for young listeners. Books about or set in the southwest with water themes. We dont analyze the illustrations for every single page. Kids wings offers the best easy reading unit for cowgirl kate and cocoa by erica silverman, integrated curriculum for elementary education, literature units for 1st through 7th grade, interdisciplinary curriculum, gifted and talented curriculum. Cocoa doesnt want her to leave and thinks that she will forget about him. Cowgirl kate and cocoa by erica silverman scholastic. With its bright illustrations and vibrant text, this book is bound to be a hit with young readers.
Use cowgirl kate and cocoa to teach text structure. Erica silverman is the author of picture books for young readers, most of. Cowgirl kate and her stubborn, but devoted cowhorse, cocoa. Cowgirl kate and her cowhorse cocoa, who is always hungry, count cows, share a story. Mar 17, 2015 cowgirl kate and cocoa books contain four short chapters, each one tells a complete story. My daughter is obsessed with horses and every wednesday checks out another cowgirl kate and cocoa book. Heres the completed whiteboard from the partners version. Chicken, dragons love tacos, cowgirl kate and cocoa.
Together they count the herd, ride the range, and, of course, argue till the cows come home. Designed for teachers, students, parents, homeschoolers, educators and all lifelong learners. Cowgirl kate and cocoa have a lot to do to help their new baby friends feel at home. He worries that kates heart is not big enough for all of her new. Today i was reading cowgirl kate and cocoa patterns. This beautiful picture book makes the most of the essential grandeur of dust. Cowgirl kate and her horse cocoa have some great adventures, teach each other good lessons, and have some good fun.
Cowgirl kate and cocoa have a lot to do to help these new friends feel at home. Cowgirl kate and cocoa lesson plan, second grade book. Together they count the herd, ride the range, and, of course, argue till the cows come homeas only best friends can do. One of the transitional books that my online partner, stella, and i decided on reading and writing about is cowgirl kate and cocoa, by erica silverman 2005. The first book in the series won the theodor seuss geisel award. Nov 26, 2007 erica silvermans cowgirl kate and cocoa series is a hit with beginning readers and their parents thanks to its two stars. In this fourth book in the series, cowgirl kate and cocoa are ready for rainyday adventuresor are they. One of my favorites was an east european folk tale called the turnip. In an unconventional, fresh and entertaining concept book, fullcolor paintings offer an intriguing introduction to ten colors while stimulating a. Audio excerpt from cowgirl kate and cocoa series name pronunciation with betsy lewin. Cowgirl kate and cocoa by erica silverman, betsy lewin. Then cocoa fakes a cold to stay out of the rain, but changes his mind when he hears about all the good food hell be missing. Cowgirl kate and her sensitive and lovable horse, cocoa, are back in this third installment of the popular series for young readers. Cowgirl kate and cocoa posted on march 9, 2017 march 9, 2017 one of the transitional books that my online partner, stella, and i decided on reading and writing about is cowgirl kate and cocoa, by erica silverman 2005.