56 Vegbooks reviews published in 2009.
This book by Henrik Drescher doesn’t beat around the bush. It’s the story of a horrible pudge processing farm where the animals are kept confined until it’s time for slaughter. Happily, one small pudge named Hubert…
Tags: animal rightsEarly Elementaryfactory farmingHealthy LivingHenrik DrescherIllustrationPigveganVegan Childrens BooksVegetarianVegetarian ChildrenVegetarian Kids Books
This hardcover book from Flowerpot Press talks about the natural history, conservation status, and threats to endangered animals all over the world. In addition to discussing environmental threats, such as toxic…
Tags: AlligatorsClimate ChangeEco-Friendly Kids BooksEndangered SpeciesEnvironmentOlder ElementaryParrotsPet TradePolar BearsRaptorsWildlife
This is a book where the publisher compiled adorable photos of animals – with some close-ups worthy of Cute Overload – and added simple text. Each page is told from an animal’s perspective. How you’ll feel about this…
Tags: Baby BookBoard BookChickensCowsfactory farmingFarmed AnimalsHorsesMomma AnimalsMoms and BabiesPhotosPigSheepVegetarian
This is a sweet board book that’s funny and touching – and only peripherally about animals. But what it does say is good: animals love their families just as people do. Big Nutbrown Hare and Little Nutbrown Hare, the…
Tags: Anita JeramBaby BookBedtimeBoard BookGood for ToddlersPreschoolersRabbitsSam McBratney
When kiddo was a baby, this was my favorite of her board books. Keith Baker’s lush jungle scenes combine with a powerful message that applies in equal force to people and other animals. The first half of the book –…
Tags: Baby BookBoard BookCatfishGood for ToddlersJungleKeith BakerPreschoolersRainforestSnailSnakeSpeciesismTigerWildlife
We love Olivia! This piglet is smart, funny, and just a little mischievous. She admires Degas, imitates Pollock, and dreams of performing in an opera. Adult readers will surely catch on that Ian Falconer’s…
Tags: animal intelligenceEarly Elementaryfactory farmingFemale ProtagonistIan FalconerOliviaPigPreschoolersVegetarian
I’ve got mixed feelings about the Fancy Nancy series by Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser. On one hand, Nancy is a bright, confident girl who likes learning new words and being thoughtful to her friends. On the…
Tags: Animal SheltersCompanion AnimalsDogsEarly ElementaryFancy NancyFemale ProtagonistJane O'ConnorMuttsPinkPreschoolersRobin Preiss Glasser
This beautifully illustrated book by Eric Rohmann portrays the journey of a boy who traverses the sky to dance in the night with wild cats and a vast array of sea animals. Kids will enjoy looking for signs of the…
Tags: AdventureCatsEarly ElementaryEric RohmannIllustrationPreschoolersWildlife