Erica Silverman
Children's Book Author

It was only a matter of time before Cocoa would get bored with barn life. When Cowgirl Kate’s parents leave, Cocoa pushes open the door and lets himself into the house. After all, his favorite person lives there, and he wants to be where she is. When his touring breaks a lamp and ruins a wax fruit arrangement, Cowgirl Kate has to employ her best thinking to get her buddy to return to his proper place....Just right for the new reader who loves horses. Kirkus

The newest book, Horse in the House, makes this former horse owner and rider wishing to grab a saddle horn and mount up. There are 5 books in this series, and each book is a level two reader with a wonderful sense of humor. Boys and girls both love Cowgirl Kate and her horse CoCoa, and will read about their adventures together many times! $15.99 hardcover from Harcourt Children's Books. Sue Nevins, Bookseller

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In this fifth book in the series, Cocoa nudges his way right into Cowgirl Kate's house. He pokes his head through every doorway and finally decides to live in the best stall of all--the kitchen. What's a cowgirl to do? Well, whether under one roof--or two--there's no doubt these buckaroos will be pals forever!