12 Vegbooks reviews published in 2017.
My family has mad love for all things Star Wars and the latest movie is no exception. We saw “The Last Jedi” as a family and my 8-year-old daughter said, “That was just amazing! It’s the best movie I’ve ever seen!”…
Tags: Depictions of Meat in FilmDiversityFamily FilmsFamily MoviesFantasyFemale ProtagonistGenderJennifer KaliOlder ElementaryStar Wars
Jane Goodall made her name 50 years ago through painstakingly observing chimpanzees in Gombe, and has recently been traveling all over the world promoting responsible stewardship of the earth and all of its…
Tags: Brett MorgenChimpanzeesDocumentariesHugo van LawickJane GoodallKristin WaldNational GeographicOlder ElementaryWild AnimalsWildlife
“Bee Movie” was a big hit for family movie night. Written by Jerry Seinfeld, who also voices the lead bee, this movie is funny and entertaining for the entire family. It was enjoyed by the kids (ages 3 and 8) and the…
Tags: Animated MoviesBeesEarly ElementaryFamily MoviesHumorJennifer KaliJerry Seinfeld
My kids, ages 3 and 8, are obsessed with “Dolphin Tale.” I reviewed the junior novel based on the screenplay recently, and the plot is exactly the same. But the movie, with real people (Ashley Judd, Harry Connick…
Tags: Animal RescueAshley JuddDolphinsEarly ElementaryFamily FilmsFamily MoviesHarry Connick JrJennifer KaliMarine AnimalsMarine MammalsMorgan FreemanOlder Elementary
Mighty Jack and the Goblin King from Ben Hatke is a testament to adventurous storytelling and rich imagery. Opening with the same rush of action as the first book in the series, this second part of the adventure…
With the gorgeous posters, dramatic previews, and all-around hype surrounding the blockbuster “Wonder Woman,” it is tempting to throw caution to the wind and bring children to see this woman-directed, woman-centered…
Tags: Family FilmsFamily MovieFamily MoviesFemale ProtagonistKristin WaldOlder ElementarySuperheroes
My 7-year-old daughter has recently decided she wants to be a marine biologist, which is how we ended up reading Dolphin Tale together. Dolphin Tale, the junior novel, is based on the screenplay for the 2011 hit…
Tags: Animal RescueDolphinsEarly ElementaryJennifer KaliMarine AnimalsMarine MammalsOlder ElementaryWildlife Rehabilitation
The ups-and-downs of childhood friendships, the painful drama that ensues when treasured friendships change, and the various coping mechanisms children employ are on full display in Shannon Hale’s new graphic memoir…
Tags: Female ProtagonistGraphic NovelsIllustrationKristin WaldLeUyen PhamOlder ElementaryShannon Hale
I was so happy to hear that the American Film Institute movie theatre near my home was running a Muppet retrospective. The Muppets were a huge part of my childhood, but haven’t been much a part of my kids’ lives. But…
Tags: Depictions of Meat in FilmEarly ElementaryFamily MoviesFrogsJennifer KaliMuppetsOlder ElementaryPreschoolers
The ninth in the hugely popular George O’Connor OLYMPIANS series is here, and it’s a must-have for those who love the Greek Gods, and especially for fans of Artemis, Wild Goddess of the Hunt. This volume focuses on…
Tags: George O'ConnorGreek GodsHuntingKristin WaldOlder ElementaryViolence
The wonderfully fun and informative SCIENCE COMICS series, which has brought us exciting topics like coral reefs, dinosaurs, and volcanoes, is about to get a new addition: Bats: Learning to Fly.Infusing storytelling…
Tags: BatsComic BooksFalynn KochGraphic NovelsIllustrationIssues Facing WildlifeKristin WaldNocturnal AnimalsOlder ElementaryScienceScience BooksTexasWild AnimalsWildlifeWildlife Rehabilitation
I received these two books from the publisher for review. They are cute books appropriate for a baby or young toddler. Each book is a silly celebration of the fruit in the title. The basic structure is the same for…
Tags: ApplesBaby BookBananasFruitsGood for ToddGreg PizzoliJennifer KaliMarilyn Singer