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1 review
Erica Silverman

Square Fish, 2008

Fun counting rhymes with a friendly view of spooks.
My four year old was apprehensive at first glance at a "Halloween" book, but quickly took to the amusing counting rhymes and friendly family pictures. Each number rhyme is based on a parent and the teaching of their children. The drawings are amusing and offer plenty to challenge small curiosities. My daughter and I especially enjoy reading the parent and child roles in character. I just ...

Dont Fidget A Feather

7 reviews
Erica Silverman

Aladdin, 1998

One of the best children's books I'ver read!
My son (age 5) and I love this book!!! It is one of the best children's books we have read. We first got it from our local library, but liked it so much we want to own it ourselves. It's a keeper.

Big Pumpkin
Erica Silverman

Scholastic, 1993

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

Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa: School Days (Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa)

3 reviews
Erica Silverman

Harcourt Paperbacks, 2008

It made us grin
This book is perfect for my daughter at the moment, a good intro chapter book, with enough text on the pages to be real reading, but also with wonderful color illustrations that she enjoyed. The author knows her horses - (we especially liked the part where Cocoa decides he looks too skinny in his portrait, and thus needs to eat more) and the four separate stories/chapters are sweet without being ...

Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa

6 reviews
Erica Silverman

Harcourt Paperbacks, 2006

Great friends
This title is a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor book. Cowgirl Kate and her horse Cocoa understand each other perfectly. Sometimes Cocoa does not want to work and Kate knows just what to say to get him moving. When she cannot count all the cattle,Cocoa helps her. Cocoa is always hungry and Kate works hard to take care of him. When she can't sleep, he sings her a lullabye. "Will you fluff ...

There Was a Wee Woman . . . (Melanie Kroupa Books)
Erica Silverman

Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR), 2008

There was a wee woman who lived in a shoe with her many wee children (their tiny pets, too). Six crammed in a bed, tangled up in a heap. Some wrangled, some dangled. Jack groaned, ?I can?t sleep.? What?s a mother to do? Why, find a bigger home, of course! Bouncy, enthusiastic Jill leads the way, but brother Jack warns, ?There are giants out there! They will eat us for snacks!?? Playful verse and whimsical pictures pull readers into this ...

Big Pumpkin

47 reviews
Erica Silverman

Aladdin, 1995

The Best Halloween book for preschoolers out there!
Big Pumpkin is so Big in our house, it's read all the time...Oh and our son loves it too! Once my son (4 years old) discovered and fell in love with Big Pumpkin it didn't matter if it was Halloween or not. The story is nothing short of hilarious, the illustrations could not be better suited and truly compliment this book where so many others fall short. My husband and I get such a kick out of ...

Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa: Rain or Shine (Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa)

4 reviews
Erica Silverman

Harcourt Children's Books, 2008

Courtesy of Kids @ Teens Read Too
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 ...

Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa: Horse in the House (Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa)
Erica Silverman

Houghton Mifflin, 2009

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!

Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa: Partners (Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa)

3 reviews
Erica Silverman

Harcourt Paperbacks, 2007

"These partners are going places... together, of course."
In another happy pairing of Cowgirl Kate and her horse, Cocoa, Partners contains four more stories of the antics of this spunky cowgirl and her best pal. In the first story, Cocoa is due for new horseshoes, but balks at the suggestion, declaring, "I don't want horseshoes. I want cowboy boots." When Kate tries to fit him with the boots, Cocoa realizes with disappointment that they will never fit a ...

Mrs. Peachtree's Bicycle
Erica Silverman

Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 1996

In a warm and funny story about trial and error, failure and success, Mrs. Peachtree almost gives up on learning how to ride a bicycle, but, with the encouragement of her loyal cat, Shadow, she continues to try and try until she finally learns. Jr Lib Guild.

On The Morn Of Mayfest

3 reviews
Erica Silverman

Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 1998

So much fun!
This book is a joy to read. The text is light and airy and has a melodic sing-song quality. The pictures are so silly and fun, yet very detailed and beautiful. I love how the little girl wakes up and I love all the animals and people who join her on her impromptu May Day parade. This is a great spring-time or any-time book and I recommend it highly!

Sholom's Treasure: How Sholom Aleichem Became a Writer

4 reviews
Erica Silverman

Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR), 2005

To life!
Illustrator Mordicai Gerstein never ceases to amuse me. Sometimes his pictures are too loosey-goosey to hold my attention (as with any of the books he's illustrated for Elizabeth Levy) while other times he bowls me over with his originality and spice (as with the adorable "Seal Mother"). I did not, on the outset, have high hopes for "Sholom's Treasure", I admit. Sure I knew the name Sholom ...

Raisel's Riddle

4 reviews
Erica Silverman

Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR), 1999

Outstanding Jewish Cinderella
This is a Jewish version of the Cinderella story. Far better than the original in my opinion, because instead of something as random as shoe size, the key to discovering the heart-stealer is her riddle and her wisdom. This book stresses the importance of learning and is a wonderful romance at the same time. Beautiful!

The Big Pumpkin

1 review
Erica Silverman

Scholastic, 1993

excellent narration
This is not only one of the best books, but the best audio to go along wiht a book. I teach 4 year olds and every year I take out this book and tape and every student is mesmorized. Soon they are begging to hear it again and singing along. It has been a hit in my classroom for about 6 years now-it is wonderful!

On Grandma's Roof

1 review
Erica Silverman

Simon & Schuster (Juv), 1990

On Grandma's Roof
I thought this was a wonderful book for the classroom, especially since I am studying to be a teacher. Now that I'm a parent though, I think it shows the aspects of a relationship with grandparents, and some of the things that the girl did with her grandmother remind me of my childhood. It is a great way to foster a nostalgic feeling both at home and at school. A must have for teachers and ...

When the Chickens Went on Strike

4 reviews
Erica Silverman

Dutton Juvenile, 2003

"Chicken strike for the soul"
I loved this book. Not only did I learn a rather obscure & bizarre jewish tradition, I fell in love with the wonderful illustrations! Though I am a christian, I will enjoy sharing this book of jewish life and practice with my grandkids. A wonderful & culturally rich tale with delightfully engaging illustrations!

Follow the Leader

1 review
Erica Silverman

Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR), 2003

This is a perfect book for two brothers!
This is a great gift to a big brother. The big brother keeps telling the little brother to follow him in a lengthy game of follow the leader. The little brother keeps asking when it will be his turn to lead. Finally, the little brother walks away from the game. Only then, does the big brother give in and agree that he too can be the leader. My sons love this book and its one of my favorites ...

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