929 Vegbooks reviews in Books.
Inspired by the movie that was recently released, my seven-year-old daughter and I read The BFG together. It’s a fun read and many times my daughter laughed out loud. From Roald Dahl, the author of Charlie and the…
Tags: Animals in CaptivityDepictions of Meat in BooksFemale ProtagonistJennifer KaliRead AloudRoald DahlVegan Protagonist
I share my birthday (March 2) with Dr. Seuss AKA Theodor Seuss Geisel, which is pretty cool. BUT I’m envious of children’s author Nancy Furstinger who shares hers with the legendary Henry Bergh, founder of the ASPCA…
Tags: Animal WelfareAnimal Welfare Books for KidsBiographyCarolyn M. MullinHenry BerghHeroesHistoryNancy FurstingerNew York CityOlder ElementaryVincent Desjardins
My son, now 2.5, received this book version of Ringo Starr’s famous song for his first birthday and it has been his favorite book since. Many night this is the only book we ready before bed (again, and again…).…
Tags: Animals in CaptivityBen CortEarly ElementaryFishGood for ToddlersJennifer KaliMarine AnimalsMusicPicture BooksPreschoolersRingo StarrSea Life
I love this book! I picked it up because of the amazing animotionillustrations on almost every page that make it seem like the book is in motion, with bees flying, dogs running, a boy waving goodbye, a flower…
Tags: AnimationBeesEarly ElementaryEcosystemsElle J. McGuinnessEnvironmentGood for ToddlersIllustrationJennifer KaliPollinationPreschoolers
Raise your hand if you love New Orleans? I know I do… and so does most of America. It’s given us Mardi Gras, The Saints, Creole food, iconic vampires, and one heck of a vacation spot. It’s a place where magic, myth,…
Tags: Carolyn M. MullinEarly ElementaryEmile HenriquezHealthy ChoicesHealthy EatingHealthy LivingLashon DaleyNew OrleansVegan AuthorVegetables
Fans of Tarra and Bella will love this book. My six-year-old daughter and I loved reading it together. It tells the true story of an unlikely friendship between a baby hippo named Owen and a 130 year old giant…
Tags: Craig HatkoffInterspecies FriendshipIsabella HatkoffJennifer KaliNonfictionPaula Kahumbu
We received Achoo! Why Pollen Counts as a free review copy at our house, and my kids, age 5 and 7, could not wait to read it. I didn’t pre-read it, we simply sat down and dived right in. Though I’ve reviewed books…
Tags: AdaptationsAllergiesBearsBeesEarly ElementaryHoma WoodrumHuman BodyImmune SystemPlantsPollinationShennen BersaniSpiders
My six-year-old daughter loves this book. It is a collection of short poems designed to be read by two people, each taking a turn to read one or two lines, indicated by different colored text. It is simple enough for…
Tags: Animals as FoodBooks for Vegetarian KidsBooks that Teach EmpathyDepictions of AnimalsEarly ElementaryEarly ReadersEmpathyJennifer KaliKindnessMary Ann HobermanMichael Emberley
In the heart of California, in the midst of rolling hills, there is a very special place known as PAWS to us humans, and considered heaven-on-earth by dozens of elephants, tigers, and other big cats. Started by Pat…
Tags: Bob BarkerBrian DeinesCaptive WildlifeCarolyn M. MullinEarly ElementaryEd StewartElephant SanctuaryElephantsIssues Facing WildlifePat DerbyRob LaidlawWildlife Books for KidsZoos
Families and classrooms familiar with the traditional counting song “Over in the Meadow” will love trying out this creative version that can be read or sung. Author and educator Marianne Berkes has several versions…
Tags: ActivitiesAnimalsBaby AnimalsEarly ElementaryIllustrationJill DubinKristin WaldMarianne BerkesPreschoolersWild AnimalsZoos
Here Comes Valentine Catis a grumpy cat book in the same vein as the Bad Kitty series, which is a series my six-year-old loves, though this book seems aimed at a bit younger demographic. Cat doesn’t like Valentine’s…
Tags: CatsClaudia RuedaDeborah UnderwoodDogsHoliday BooksHolidaysHumorJennifer KaliPreschoolersToleranceValentine's Day
Most children learn that birds TWEET and occasionally QUACK. But John Himmelman’s Noisy Bird Sing-Alongwill expand their bird vocabulary with its fully illustrated pages. This is a colorful, fun, active book for…
Tags: BirdsEarly ElementaryJohn HimmelmanKristin WaldNonfictionPreschoolers
I adored this book about a boy and an anthropomorphic book! It is a cute picture book introducing the topic of how to take care of books they love and a reminder to parents about helping their kids handle books with…
Tags: Bob KolarDavid Michael SlaterHuyen MacMichaelIllustrationNearly Wordless BooksPicture BooksPreschoolers
Following in the tradition of storytelling as a vehicle to share information about the world around us, High Tide for Horseshoe Crabs teaches readers with the seasonal cycle of horseshoe crabs in Delaware Bay. The…
Tags: Alan MarksDelaware BayEarly ElementaryHorseshoe CrabsIllustrationKristin WaldLife CycleLisa Kahn SchnellMarine AnimalsNatureNature BooksPreschoolersWildlife
My daughter and I have attempted to read The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict(book 4, the prequel of The Mysterious Benedict Society bestselling series) several times- we’ve read the beginning three…
Tags: Chapter BooksDiana SudykaHuyen MacMichaelOlder ElementarySeriesTrenton Lee Stewart
Butterfly Counting is much more than a colorful counting book. It is a butterfly-focused collection of gorgeous artwork, a language book, and a mini-encyclopedia of facts about butterflies, moths, a grasshopper, and…
Tags: ButterfliesCountingIllustrationInsectsJerry PallottaKristin WaldPreschoolersShennen BersaniWild Animals
Another great find from the author of Turkey Claus. Turkey doesn’t want to be eaten for Thanksgiving and disguises himself as various other farm animals in an effort to hide from the farmer. It’s basically the same…
Tags: Good for ToddlersJennifer KaliLee HarperPreschoolersThanksgivingThanksgiving Books for Vegetarian KidsWendi Silvano
Not a Nugget by Stephanie Dreyer (aka VeegMama) is a really sweet book that combines a dose of fun facts with a strong vegan message. Vegan books that are gentle, fun-spirited, informational, and toddler…
Tags: Animals as FoodBest Books for Vegetarian KidsCompassionConsumption of AnimalsFarmed AnimalsGood for ToddlersJack VedaKindnessKindness to AnimalsNonfictionPreschoolersRaising Vegan KidsRobyn MooreStephanie DreyerVeegmamaVegan Childrens BooksVegan Parenting
I Am Yoga by Susan Verde teaches us that when we align our hearts, minds and bodies anything is possible. Yoga, a Sanskrit word meaning “to join,” is a practice that enables each one of us to connect with the many…
Tags: AngerJane CowlesNonviolencePeter H. ReynoldsPreschoolersSelf-AcceptanceSusan VerdeYoga
I’ve been interested in Brad Meltzer’s Ordinary People Change the World series since hearing about them on a local morning radio talk show. (Here’s a link; skip to the 5:47 mark.) Meltzer’s book series attempts to…
Tags: Abraham LincolnBiographyBrad MeltzerBullyingChristopher EliopoulosEarly ElementaryJennifer KaliKindness to AnimalsNonfiction
By JESSICA ALMY As in years past, we are celebrating Vegbooks’ birthday by sharing with you our favorite books for kids of the same age. This year we’re turning six, and without further ado, we present our top picks…
Tags: Best Books for Vegetarian KidsBooks for Vegetarian KidsDeborah UnderwoodEarly ElementaryHoma WoodrumJennifer KaliKristin WaldRaising Vegan KidsSarah StewartSeriesVegan Childrens BooksVegetarian Children
Goofy, gross, wonderfully fun, and always informative, the graphic encyclopedia of body parts and functions that Maris Wicks has created in Human Body Theateris a must-have for any family with kids interested in…
Tags: AnatomyAnimalsHuman BodyIllustrationKristin WaldMaris WicksOlder Elementary
The Bunnicula series were my wife’s favorite childhood books. She’s very excited to finally have a child old enough to share this series of books with her. It tells the story of the Monroe family adopting a very…
Tags: Chapter BooksDeborah HoweEarly ElementaryJames HoweJennifer KaliOlder ElementaryRabbitsVampiresVegetarian Protagonist
Using what we’ve learned to hate about rats, DIRTY RATS?, leads us from familiar (disgusted!) territory to cute, helpful, furry territory with interesting facts and adorable images of many different kinds of rats.…
Tags: Adam GustavsonDarrin LundeEarly ElementaryIssues Facing WildlifeKristin WaldRatsUrban WildlifeWild Animals