Families who loved See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog by David LaRochelle often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is starting to find their own voice and loves pointing out when things are just plain wrong. It is a perfect choice for the budding reader who is easily frustrated by traditional learning or who finds joy in being the expert in the room. Through a hilarious meta-fictional battle between a dog and his own book, it transforms the reading experience into a collaborative game where the child gets to take the dog's side. The story follows Max, a dog who is increasingly annoyed by a narrator who keeps calling him a cat. As Max argues with the text, children are introduced to the power of self-advocacy and the humor found in standing up for the truth. It is an ideal bridge for 4 to 8 year olds who are transitioning from being read to into reading independently, offering them a chance to correct the narrator and practice reading with high-energy expression and confidence.
