The Cavalier Book is the first book from Lucy Simon's Dog Readers: Level 1 series. It is a trio of dog-themed stories designed for early readers at the C/D guided reading level. In the first story, readers learn about the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed. The next story follows a day in the life of a cavalier. In the final story, readers practice identifying the names for colors with more playful cavaliers. This high-interest series is ideal for a wide range of beginning readers, from those precocious preschoolers to older students who are gaining confidence in their emerging skills.