My Dog

My Dog is a Grade 1 first reader that turns a child's first pet into the star of their first book. Eight illustrated spreads introduce a friendly dog with a wagging tail and big ears — "This is my dog," "My dog runs," "My dog drinks water," "I love my dog!" — building pet and action vocabulary alongside the warm everyday rhythm of caring for an animal.

What's inside

• 8 illustrated story pages
• Sight words: dog, play, pet
• Phonics focus: the 'd' sound in dog and down
• Pre-reading prompt and 6 post-comprehension questions on the inside back cover
• Teacher action prompt on each page

Why Vernac Books

Reviewed by native speakers and curriculum specialists. CAPS-aligned for the Foundation Phase. Built so your child sees themselves on the page.

Reading level: Grade 1, Term 3 · Ages 5-7