In this title, we find out what happens at the ranch for Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa when it rains. We start with the buildup of the storm and discover that Cocoa is not fond of thunder. Then Cocoa fakes a cold to stay out of the rain, but changes his mind when he hears about all the good food he'll be missing. Now that he's accustomed to the rain, Cocoa goes out to play in it but refuses to wear his rain sheet because he thinks it will make him look silly. Finally the two friends take a ride after the rain is gone and discover a beautiful rainbow. Lewin's watercolors convey the gray and gloomy day with ease, but really shine on the pages that follow the rain storm. ( )

Cowgirl Kate and her horse Cocoa have some scary experiences with stormy days. The book is a great way to let children learn how to take care of your animals and have different adventures with them. ( )

Reviewed by Me for Kids @ TeensReadToo.com

The lovable duo of Cowgirl Kate and her horse, Cocoa, are back - this time for some fun (and not-so-fun) adventures in the rain.

Cocoa isn't so sure about being outside during a thunderstorm, even if the thought of racing the wind sounds exciting. He may just get his chance, though - on the way back to the safety of the barn! Pretending to have a cold might give Cocoa an idea of what a sick cow would feel like, but missing out on timothy grass, apples, and corn is not appealing. When it comes to wearing a rain sheet, Cocoa isn't much for the idea. It looks silly, and besides, prancing in the puddles is so much fun! Until you're dripping wet and shivering, that is. After the rain, the air is fresh, the grass is sweet, and the joy of chasing the pot of oats at the end of the rainbow can't be beat.

Once again, author Erica Silverman and illustrator Betty Lewin bring to life the tales of one cowgirl and her sweet horse. The books in this series are perfect for beginning readers, and the love between a young girl and her horse perfectly describes the true meaning of friendship. ( )

The theme involved the need to get several chores done before going to play or “racing the wind” as described by Cocoa. Both Cocoa and Kate rely on each other to get what they need for the day. They help each other out and realize that is what friends do.

this was a nice book to read about friendships. the stories that are told in this book, there are about 4 of them have little lessons at the end and show us that no matter what friendships last. the pictures were wonderful, painted in watercolor and werent over powering the words. the vocab is fairly simple for those beginners