Books Like The First Horse I See
Families who loved The First Horse I See by Sally M. Keehn often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved The First Horse I See by Sally M. Keehn 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 navigating the heavy transition of losing a parent or is struggling to communicate with a distant, emotionally unavailable caregiver. It provides a mirror for the complex feelings of anger, loyalty, and the desire to be 'seen' by a parent who is battling their own demons, such as addiction or depression. Through the lens of training a traumatized horse, the story offers a safe space to discuss how healing takes time and patience. It is most appropriate for middle schoolers aged 10 to 14, as it deals honestly with mature themes of alcoholism and grief. Parents will find it a valuable tool for normalizing the idea that children cannot 'fix' their parents, but they can find their own resilience through animal companionship and the support of extended family.
