July 1, 2026

First Independent Reads

Their very first whole book, no help needed.

These are the books featured in this post — tap any cover to find it on Amazon.

See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog

by David LaRochelle

The one that started it, for our girls especially.

by Syd Hoff

Read straight out of our own treasury at home.

by Mo Willems

The one where the book talks right back.

by Arnold Lobel

Short enough to finish solo in one sitting.

by Sally Rippin

Found in a book box, an instant favorite.

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