54 Vegbooks reviews by Jacqueline Bodnar.
Zora’s Zucchini tells the story of a young girl who happens upon some free zucchini plants. She takes them home and begins growing her own garden, only to realize that she has more zucchini than she knows what to do…
Tags: Anna RaffFemale ProtagonistGardenGardeningJacqueline BodnarKatherine PryorPicture BooksVegetable BooksVegetables
In this story a young mouse ventures out on his own and finds out that nature can be both beautiful and dangerous when you are a mouse. The mouse makes his way through the meadow, meeting various animals along the…
Tags: Chad WallaceHabitatsIllustrationJacqueline BodnarMiceNatureNature BooksPreschoolers
The Swamp Where Gator Hides takes kids on a little journey with a gator. It takes place in the Florida Everglades, giving children an idea of the types of life they may find in the swamp. Gator is hungry, and while…
Tags: AlligatorsFloridaGood for ToddlersIllustrationJacqueline BodnarMarianne BerkesPreschoolersSwampsWetlandsWildlifeWildlife Books for Kids
There is something about getting a new cookbook that is so exciting! It’s the promise of a new and unique meal. It’s the hope that there will be something in those pages that will jump out you. Luckily, Isa Does It…
Tags: Best Family CookbooksCookbooksIsa Chandra MoskowitzJacqueline BodnarVegan CookbooksVegetarian CookbooksVegetarian Cooking
Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table tells a true story about how a professional basketball player took action after retirement. He wanted to bring more healthy and natural foods to communities that didn’t have…
Tags: Depictions of Meat in BooksEarly ElementaryFarmingGardenGardeningJacqueline BodnarJacqueline Briggs MartinNonfictionWill Allen
This is a book that has been written for those in high school and beyond. It provides great insight into the many ways that animals are impacted by humans. Not only does it provide facts and information, but it also…
Tags: AnimalsCompassionJacqueline BodnarJane GoodallMarc BekoffNonfictionParentsRespect for NatureYoung Adult
As a parent raising two veg kids I am always a little skeptical when I come across books recommending food. You just never know what you will get. But I have two athletic children (and a very athletic vegetarian…
Our School Garden takes kids on a journey through a school that has a garden out back. They learn all about what’s planted, why school gardens are a good idea, and the types of things they may find out in that…
Tags: Christy HaleCompostingEarly ElementaryGardenGardeningHealthy LivingJacqueline BodnarOlder ElementaryRick SwannVegetable Books
Have you ever wanted a cookbook that was just for kids and offered up healthy, all vegan recipes? Well now you have it! The Kidlicious cookbook is exactly that, and more! This cookbook comes in a convenient-to-use…
Tags: Annalise HowardCookbooks for KidsJacqueline BodnarRaising Vegan KidsStephanie HowardveganVegan BakingVegan CookbooksVegan ParentingVegan ParentsVegetarian CookbooksVegetarian Cooking
This week as I walked past the shelves of books in the children’s library my eyes landed on one that was displayed on top of the shelf. The title, Each Living Thing, got me interested right away and I snagged it to…
Tags: Ashley WolffEarly ElementaryJacqueline BodnarJoanne RyderPreschoolersRespect for Nature
Counting books can be a wonderful way to engage young children. Filled with pictures and numbers it can quickly be used as a tool to help them learn counting skills. With One Gorilla: A Counting Book (affiliate…
Tags: Anthony BrowneCountingGorillasJacqueline BodnarPreschoolers
All families who care about animals should also care about the planet. After all, having a healthy planet involves helping to take care of the animals and ensuring that they will have all they need to naturally…
Tags: Alexandra ColomboChristmasConsumerismEllie BethelEnvironmentJacqueline BodnarRecycling
As soon as my kids and I began reading The Thankful Book, I knew it was going to be good. The dedication included “animal lovers,” which got it off to a good start for me. As one who believes in the Laws of…
Tags: Good for ToddlersGratitudeJacqueline BodnarPreschoolersThankfulnessThanksThanksgivingThanksgiving Books for Vegetarian KidsTodd Parr
For those parents who want a good message regarding our relationship with animals, Harmony on the Farm makes a solid choice. The book follows Harmony, a young girl, who visits her grandparents’ farm. Only the farm is…
Tags: AnimalsAnimals as FoodBooks for Vegetarian KidsCompassionDepictions of Meat in BooksEarly ElementaryFarmed AnimalsFemale ProtagonistGrandparentsJacqueline BodnarJess YeomansMeatMeat-eatingPortrayal of Vegetarians in BooksPreschoolersSean R. SmithVegetarianVegetarian CharactersVegetarian ChildrenVegetarian Kids Books
Cody Greene and the Rainbow Mystery is unique – but in a good way! Throughout this book, there is a solid vegan-friendly message. Readers will also find that the lifestyle that resonates throughout the story line…
Tags: BreastfeedingChapter BooksEarly ElementaryFruitsHealthy ChoicesHealthy LivingJacqueline BodnarLinda FieldsMysteryOrganicveganVegetables
As a nature lover, exposing my children to and helping them to learn about the great outdoors is paramount to me. From discussing things that fly by to taking nature walks, creating an appreciation for the natural…
Tags: CloudsDandelionsEarly ElementaryFirefliesJacqueline BodnarLisa Campbell ErnstNonfictionPreschoolersSnailsWagons
In the world in which we live, bugs usually get a bad rap! People fear them, don’t understand them and, well, tend to run from them. But one read through a book like Bugs by the Numbers and people may start to turn a…
Tags: CockroachesEarly ElementaryFleasInsectsJacqueline BodnarMosquitoesPreschoolersSarah ForssSharon Werner
Both of these books deal with subjects that everyone should care about. They are stories of recycling, one about the aluminum can and one about plastic bottles. Each take the reader on a journey to learn about the…
Tags: Alison InchesEco-Friendly Kids BooksEnvironmentJacqueline BodnarRecycled Paper BooksRecycling
Where Does the Garbage Go? is an interesting book to read with children and use as a teaching tool. It demonstrates the entire process of where our garbage goes, how much we produce per day and what we can do to try…
Tags: Early ElementaryEarly ReadersEco-Friendly Kids BooksEnvironmentGarbageJacqueline BodnarPaul ShowersPreschoolersRecycling
This is yet another great eco-friendly book by Alison Inches. The little monster in the book starts out not being environmentally friendly. He learns about all the ways that he is not making good choices and then on…
Tags: Alison InchesEarly ElementaryEco-Friendly Kids BooksEnvironmentJacqueline BodnarPreschoolersRecycled Paper Books
While many of us know that composting is an environmentally friendly thing to do, most of us are yet to do it. Many more don’t even know what goes into composting. In Compost Stew: An A to Z Recipe for the Earth,…
Tags: CompostingEarly ElementaryEarthEco-Friendly Kids BooksEnvironmentGarbageGardeningJacqueline BodnarMary McKenna SiddalsPreschoolers
For every parent who wants to teach their child about urban sprawl and what happens when the woods are cleared for more houses, Where Once There Was a Wood is a great choice. The book, which is perfect for young…
Tags: Denise FlemingEarly ElementaryEco-Friendly Kids BooksEnvironmentFoxesHeronsJacqueline BodnarNatural HistoryNature BooksPreschoolersUrban SprawlWoodchucks
If there is one thing with which every kitchen should be well-stocked, it would be good cookbooks. They can make a huge difference in what you put on the family table each night. They can also help you to eat more…
Tags: CookbooksParentsveganVegan CookbooksVegan ParentingVegan ParentsVegetarianVegetarian CookbooksVegetarian Cooking
In this story by Patricia L. Atchison and Jo-Anne Jagers, McKenzie is a Mallard duck with a mind of his own. Rather than follow the other ducks and make the annual migration when the weather starts to get colder, he…
Tags: Animal PersonalitiesDucksEarly ElementaryJacqueline BodnarJo-Anne JagersMigrationPatricia L. AtchisonPreschoolers