THE TEXAS BRAND Baby on his doorstep SURPRISE: IT'S A BOY! Sheriff Garrett Brand was shocked to find a baby on his doorstep. While his siblings joked that maybe he wasn't such a responsible guy after all, Garrett knew he was nobody's daddy. But the Texan was intent on discovering the identity of this little cowboy's mama . All Chelsea Brennan wanted when she arrived at the Brand ranch was her nephew and answers about her sister's mysterious death. But she never expected a rough and rugged lawman to act like a proud father and lavish the baby with love. Especially when Garrett claimed he didn't have love to give. And now Chelsea wanted much more than she'd bargained for to be a Brand herself . THE TEXAS BRAND: This family was born, bred and bound to be wed in Texas!

THE TEXAS BRAND Baby on his doorstep SURPRISE: IT'S A BOY! Sheriff Garrett Brand was shocked to find a baby on his doorstep. While his siblings joked that maybe he wasn't such a responsible guy after all, Garrett knew he was nobody's daddy. But the Texan was intent on discovering the identity of this little cowboy's mama…. All Chelsea Brennan wanted when she arrived at the Brand ranch was her nephew…and answers about her sister's mysterious death. But she never expected a rough and rugged lawman to act like a proud father and lavish the baby with love. Especially when Garrett claimed he didn't have love to give. And now Chelsea wanted much more than she'd bargained for—to be a Brand herself…. THE TEXAS BRAND: This family was born, bred—and bound to be wed—in Texas!

Tommy James may be little but he knows how to wrangle in a bully like Bo Jones. A cowboy's story about wit and determination. Tommy James may be the littlest cowboy in Reckon' but he has the heart and determination of a giant. Bullied by Bo Jones, he quickly figures out how to get around this local cowboy. This is the first in the series.

A Southwestern version of "Little Red Riding Hood" in which Little Red rides her pony Buck to Grandma's ranch with a jar of cactus jelly in the saddlbag.

Cowboy Small takes good care of his horse, Cactus. In return, Cactus helps Cowboy Small get work done on the range. Together they round up cattle for branding and live the good life. At night, Cowboy Small eats at the chuck wagon, sings with his friends, and sleeps under the stars.

"The author retells here for young children the story of when his family was invited to a cowboy's barn to celebrate Christmas Eve. As the cowboy's horse enjoyed a carrot and oats pie, another guest hummed 'Silent Night'"--Provided by publisher.

A little cowboy and his father ride horses, round up cattle, mend a fence, practice roping, cook over a campfire, and sleep outdoors in their sleeping bags. Beautifully re-illustrated with a fresh and appealing look, these Beginning-to-Read books foster independent reading and comprehension. Using high frequency words and repetition, readers gain confidence while enjoying stories about every day life and adventures. Educator resources include reading reinforcement activities and a word list in the back. Activities focus on foundational, language and reading skills. Sections include; phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. Teacher notes available on website.