155 Vegbooks reviews by Carolyn M. Mullin.
During a stroll through the Miami International Book Fair, I had a pleasant chance encounter with John Adkins, author and artist of Animals Get Scared Too, Just Like You! Recently published by Miami Dade College –…
Tags: Animal EmotionBearsCarolyn M. MullinEarly ElementaryFearHyenasJohn AdkinsOpossumsOvercoming FearPreschoolersWild AnimalsWildlife
Abraham Lincoln’s son, Tad (also called Tadpole by his father), was a sure spitfire in the White House, allegedly bombarding the Cabinet Room door with a toy cannon, amongst other antics. In Gary Hines’ Thanksgiving…
Tags: Abraham LincolnCarolyn M. MullinEarly ElementaryGary HinesHoliday BooksPardoning of the TurkeyPreschoolersPresidentThanksgivingTurkeysWashington D.C.White House
Where in the world do I start with this book? The Latina in me loves the fact that this holiday tale is about a Puerto Rican family living in a bustling, close-knit burrow in New York City, but the animal advocate is…
Tags: AnimalsCarolyn M. MullinChurchDepictions of Meat in BooksEarly ElementaryHoliday BooksJoy CowleyNew York CityPreschoolersReligionThanksgivingTurkeys
If anything, Deformed Frogs is a unique way to approach and support an organic lifestyle. The premise of this non-fiction, educational work is for the reader to sleuth their way through the enigma of why, in some…
Tags: AmphibiansBiologyCarolyn M. MullinEco-Friendly Kids BooksEcosystemsEnvironmentFrogsKathy AllenOlder ElementaryScience BooksWildlife
Going room by room in an average home, the Eco-Family’s Guide to Living Green provides an alternate twist to the “green” genre of children’s non-fiction. “Oh, no!” and “Way to Go!” bubbles reinforce or help readers…
Tags: Carolyn M. MullinEarly ElementaryEco-Friendly Kids BooksEnvironmentGreen LivingOverpackagingPreschoolersResponsible Consumer Choices
This bug’s eye view of life as a grasslands honeybee illustrates the paramount role they play in an ecosystem, as pollinators of wildflowers and crops and sources of food for creatures higher up in the food chain. As…
Tags: BeesCarolyn M. MullinEarly ElementaryEcosystemsFood ChoicesHoneyHumaneInsectsPreschoolersSuzanna Slade
Now out of print, Rights for Animals? in the Viewpoints series provides a close-up, bi-focal look at the myriad of issues plaguing animals, us and our ethics. Thoughtfully including quotes from notable organizations,…
Tags: animal rightsAnimal Rights Books for KidsCarolyn M. MullinCircusDeidre RochfordFurHuntingOlder ElementaryveganVegetarianVivisectionZoo
From the author of The Curious Garden comes this “first pet story” where the tables are turned and a ballerina-looking bear by the name of Lucy finds a boy named “Squeaker” to be her first companion animal. Named for…
Tags: BearsCarolyn M. MullinCompanion AnimalsDomesticationEarly ElementaryIllustrationNew York Times Best Illustrated Children's Books of 2010Peter BrownPreschoolersWildlife
For the growing preschooler and early elementary student is this introductory look at adopting green habits and keeping green promises. A perfect mix of multicultural kids, colorful photographs, and enchanting…
Tags: Carolyn M. MullinConservationEarly ElementaryEco-Friendly Kids BooksEnvironmentGardeningGreen LivingNatural LivingPreschoolersRecycling
Australian Elizabeth Stanley writes from the heart and from her travels through Turkey and Greece in The Deliverance of Dancing Bears. Written in the calming tone of an old folk tale, the story tells of Yusuf, an…
Tags: Animal AbuseAnimal RescueBearsCarolyn M. MullinEarly ElementaryHenry Bergh Award Winner
When talking to kids about animals, something I like to ask them is how they can help creatures big and small. “I can be a veterinarian.” “I adopted my dog from the shelter.” These are the more common responses. But…
Tags: ActivismAnimal RescueAnimal Rights Books for KidsAnimals in NeedCarolyn M. MullinCompanion AnimalsHelping AnimalsKindness to AnimalsMarine MammalsOlder Elementary
Artfully selected and compiled as a delightful compilation, the seven folktales of Australia, Nigeria, the American Southwest, Bali, Kazakhstan, India, and Wales featured in this Barefoot Books’ publication showcase…
Tags: AfricaAnne WilsonAsiaAustraliaCarolyn M. MullinDawn CaseyEarly ElementaryEco-Friendly Kids BooksEnvironmentEuropeFolk Tales
I’m truly impressed by the inspired actions and activities Kim McKay and Jenny Bonnin challenge youngsters to incorporate into their daily lives in True Green Kids. Running the gamut from “in your room” to “on…
Tags: Carolyn M. MullinEco-Friendly Kids BooksEnvironmentGreen LivingJenny BonninKim McKayOlder Elementary
Part of the “Exploring Tough Issues” series, Why Do People Harm Animals? is a great introductory look at animal rights issues, organizations striving to protect animals, and a few of the opposition’s arguments.…
Tags: animal rightsCarolyn M. MullinChris MasonCircusCompanion AnimalsFarmed AnimalsFishingHuntingOlder ElementaryVivisection
In addition to its own aesthetic worth, art is a wonderful vehicle for investigating history, culture, mathematics, and science. But how does one teach art appreciation to little tikes? Through an “I Spy” tactic,…
Tags: Animals and SocietyArtCarolyn M. MullinDepictions of AnimalsEarly ElementaryGood for ToddlersLucy MicklethwaitPreschoolers
It’s hard to sum up and analyze a novel in just a few short paragraphs, much less a work that is so perfectly complex and layered in its character development, plot, and thematic elements. Award-winning Hurt Go Happy…
Tags: AbuseAnimals in ResearchBush MeatCarolyn M. MullinChimpanzeesCommunicationCommunityFemale ProtagonistGinny RorbyOlder ElementaryPrimatesSign LanguageVivisection
Giving is an art form, and it takes elderly Alejandro a few tries before he offers just the right thing – in the right way – to those who share in this desert homestead. With a sole burro for companionship, Alejandro…
Tags: Carolyn M. MullinDesertEarly ElementaryGenerosityPreschoolersRichard E. AlbertSylvia LongWildlife
“…And then something happened that none could explain. It wasn’t a bird and it wasn’t a plane. A green-caped crusader soared through the air, with a colander hat on top of his hair.” As so we’re introduced to the…
Tags: Alexandra ColomboCarolyn M. MullinConservationEco-Friendly Kids BooksEllie BethelEnvironmentLitterPollution
You’re a scientist on an Alpine High Mountain hiking from Base Camp to Upper Camp. No, no, wait. You’re snorkeling with a friend between fragile coral reefs, passing stingrays and moray eels on the way back to the…
Tags: ActivitiesAnimalsCarolyn M. MullinEarly ElementaryEarthEcosystemsHabitatsPreschoolersRoxie Munro
Hey, Little Ant, written by father-daughter duo Hannah (then nine-years-old) and Phillip Hoose, is by far my favorite children’s book. Honestly! It has everything you could possibly wish for – inviting artwork,…
Tags: ActivitiesAnimal WelfareAntsBooks that Teach EmpathyBugsBullyingCarolyn M. MullinCompassionConflict ResolutionEarly ElementaryEnthomologyLesson PlansPreschoolersTolerance
Loosely based on Malia and Sasha Obama’s quest for a canine companion, Now Hiring boasts a simple storyline where the girls take the dog search into their own hands. They fashion a homemade “Now Hiring” sign for the…
Tags: Animal SheltersBarack ObamaCarolyn M. MullinCompanion AnimalsDogsEarly ElementaryGina BazerPoliticsPreschoolersPresidentRenanah LehnerWhite House
What is it with princesses? Is it the lovely pink hue of their dresses? Good breeding? Financial success and widespread popularity from being cast in a Disney film? Personally, I find the little princess of Carmela…
Tags: Carmela LaVigna CoyleCarolyn M. MullinEarly ElementaryPreschoolersPrincess
Music icon Bob Dylan penned the words for “Forever Young” back in 1973. In 2008, illustrator Paul Rogers, through his imagery, interpreted those lyrics into a sweet rendition for children…and of course Bob Dylan…
It’s been five years since Hurricane Katrina first struck New Orleans. While much of the city seems to have recuperated, sections like the Lower Ninth Ward look more like untamed fields than once lively homesteads.…
Tags: Animal RescueAnimal Welfare Books for KidsCarolyn M. MullinChained DogsCompanion AnimalsDisastersEarly ElementaryKirby LarsonMary NetheryPreschoolers