575 Vegbooks reviews tagged Early Elementary.
There are so many interesting kids books in the world that our contributors don’t often double up on a title — but in this case, they did. First, read Jennifer’s review ofThe Earth Bookby Todd Parr. Then keep on…
Tags: BicyclesCarolyn M. MullinEarly ElementaryEco-Friendly Kids BooksEnergyEnvironmentGreen Earth Book Award WinnerJennifer GannettPolar BearsPreschoolersPublic TransitReducing WasteTodd ParrWorms
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
When a filthy, near-frozen kitten turns up in the Book Return slot of the Spencer, Iowa library, the staff bathes him and christens him Dewey (a later contest would fill out his name to Dewey Readmore Books). Dewey’s…
Tags: Bret WitterCatsCompanion AnimalsEarly ElementaryHumorJennifer GannettLibraryPreschoolersSteve JamesVicki Myron
As I’ve previously alluded, I am not a huge fan of the Disney princess franchise. Not only am I concerned that we’re inculcating young girls with stories about privilege and a certain brand of feminine beauty – not…
Tags: Animated MoviesButterfliesDisneyEarly ElementaryFairiesFamilyFemale ProtagonistFriendshipPreschoolers
Readers of the Martha Speaks book series — or viewers of the PBS show — will enjoy reading that Martha has a new puppy in her life, Skits. The lovable pup is nothing but energy, and he tests Martha’s patience when he…
Tags: DifferencesDogsEarly ElementaryFriendshipInclusionIntelligencePreschoolersSusan MeddaughTalent
Review By HUYEN MACMICHAEL Old Man Wilkerson is a grumpy, rude, sloppy-looking old man with a discerning obsession for perfect pumpkin pie. His surly attitude and determination to eat pumpkin pie makes for a…
Tags: AutumnBakingBooks that Teach CharacterBraveryBullyingCookingDeathDenys CazetEarly ElementaryFearGhost StoriesGrandparentsHalloweenHuyen MacMichaelOlder ElementaryParentsPiePreschoolersPumpkins
The Stray Dog recounts a true story of rescuing a homeless dog. With a stunning backdrop of Manhattan, the Brooklyn Bridge, and what I would venture to guess is Prospect Park, Marc Simont’s Caldecott Honor Book…
Tags: ActivitiesAdoptionAnimal RescueCaldecott HonorCompanion AnimalsDogsEarly ElementaryIllustrationMarc SimontNew York CityPreschoolers
Lured by its cover featuring adorable marine life and its eco-conscious title, I eagerly flipped through the pages of World Water Watch. What I found inside was a mixed bag. The book presents our gloomy environmental…
Tags: Early ElementaryEco-Friendly Kids BooksEnvironmentIllustrationJennifer GannettOil SpillOlder ElementaryPolar BearsSealsTurtlesWildlife
My daughter is just learning to read, and she gets easily discouraged when it takes too long to sound out words or figure out a sentence. Luckily, Alyssa Satin Capucilli’s Biscuit books are just about right. While…
Tags: Alyssa Satin CapucilliAnimal RescueDogsDucksEarly ElementaryEarly ReadersPreschoolersWildlife
Prolific children’s author Lesléa Newman has penned a poignant tale of love and loss — themes that are familiar to readers of her work — that will help children grieve the death of a companion and learn to love…
Tags: CatsCompanion AnimalsDeathEarly ElementaryGriefLesléa NewmanLossPreschoolersRonald Himler
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
Several years ago, Nubs was living in a remote border fort in Western Iraq when he developed a relationship with members of a U.S. Border Transition Team stationed there — in particular, Major Brian Dennis. Nubs: The…
Tags: Animal RescueAnimal WelfareCompanion AnimalsDevotionDogsEarly ElementaryJennifer GannettKindness to AnimalsLoyaltyMilitaryWar
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
Parents, get the tissues for this heartwarming (and heartbreaking) family flick! Based on the same true story as Lesléa Newman’s Hachiko Waits, this movie is about the faithfulness of a dog who accompanies the man he…
Tags: Companion AnimalsDeathDogsEarly ElementaryFamily MoviesLive Action MoviesLossOlder 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
Note: To honor Blog Action Day 2010: Water, Vegbooks is reviewing a book on water conservation and related issues. The scarcity of clean water has particularly harsh consequences for children — some estimates suggest…
Tags: Blog Action DayConservationEarly ElementaryEco-Friendly Kids BooksEnvironmentIssues Facing ChildrenJennifer GannettPreschoolersWater
Sarah Rudy’s slim paperback portrays a school-age boy’s crisis of faith in vegetarianism. While this book is likely to appeal only to a narrow subsection of vegetarians, it could serve as a helpful tool for parents…
Tags: ChickensCowsEarly ElementaryFarmed AnimalsHealthy LivingPeer PressurePigsSarah RudyveganVegetarian
Jon J. Muth amuses and teaches again through the character of Stillwater the Zen panda in this second children’s book of Buddhist teachings. Just like in Zen Shorts, the giant panda is introduced by a child who…
Tags: BuddhismCompassionEarly ElementaryHuyen MacMichaelIllustrationNeighborsPandasPreschoolersZen Teachings
In City Dog, Country Frog, Caldecott Honoree Mo Willems has penned a tale about friendship and change. When City Dog arrives in the country for a springtime visit, he runs as fast and as far as he can (without a…
Tags: ALA Notable Children's booksDogsEarly ElementaryFriendshipFrogsIllustrationInterspecies FriendshipJon J. MuthLossMo WillemsNature
My family and I were thrilled when we discovered this book about a Zen Buddhist giant panda named Stillwater and his friendship with the neighboring children Addy, Michael, and Karl. It’s rare to find a children’s…
Tags: AngerBuddhismCaldecott HonorEarly ElementaryHuyen MacMichaelJon J. MuthMaterialismOlder ElementaryPandasPreschoolersZen Teachings
Once I Was a Cardboard Box … But Now I’m a Book About Polar Bears! is a clever book designed not only to inform children about the biology and status of polar bears but also give them a detailed look at what happens…
Tags: Climate ChangeEarly ElementaryEco-Friendly Kids BooksEnvironmentGlobal WarmingJennifer GannettPolar BearsPreschoolersRecycling
All kids can use the message in The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Junk Food— that healthy, nourishing foods are better than candy and processed snacks — but vegetarian and vegan families might have some heavy editing…
Tags: Animals as FoodBerenstain BearsEarly ElementaryFood ChoicesHealthy ChoicesHealthy LivingJan BerenstainPreschoolersStan BerenstainveganVegetarian
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