154 Vegbooks reviews tagged Illustration.
Considering the many directions children are pushed towards and pulled from, it’s important to remember what a bad day feels like to a child. Cassandra’s Angel, written by Gina Otto, serves as a reminder to adults of…
Tags: AngelsConfidenceEarly ElementaryEncouragementGina OttoIllustrationKristin WaldPreschoolersSelf-AcceptanceTrudy Joost
I received this book as a review copy. It is the story of two friends making plans as winter approaches. Bear has a nice warm cave and invites Rabbit to stay with him until spring arrives. Rabbit says no at first,…
Tags: BearsEarly ElementaryFriendshipIllustrationInterspecies FriendshipJennifer KaliJerry PinkneyNancy WillardPreschoolersRabbitsSeasonsSnowWinter
When a bird named Joy alights for a rest on a bare, lonely mountain in the middle of nowhere, their conversation sets in motion a series of events that will forever change the mountain. Alice McLerran’s The Mountain…
Tags: Alice McLerranBirdsEarly ElementaryEric CarleFriendshipIllustrationJennifer GannettWildlife
I had such high hopes for this book. It’s the story of a lion that is a little different. He doesn’t like to eat meat and would rather eat vegetables instead. He is a loner amongst his lion friends, but that’s okay…
Tags: AnimalsDifferencesEarly ElementaryIllustrationJennifer KaliKristen SteinLionsPreschoolersVegetarianVegetarian CharactersVegetarian Kids BooksVegetarian Protagonist
As soon as a review copy of Maggie’s Second Chance: A Gentle Dog’s Rescue arrived, I looked through it and knew that Gryphon Press had another wonderful title with the release of this fantastic book. However, the…
Tags: Animal AdoptionAnimal RescueAnimal SheltersBooks that Teach CharacterBooks that Teach EmpathyCompanion AnimalsDogsEarly ElementaryIllustrationJennifer GannettJoe HyattNancy Furstinger
My daughter loves clothes, shoes, and accessories. She can’t understand why I don’t wear earrings, and often tells me that she can’t wait to grow up so that she can wear high heels. Not only does she love to play…
Tags: Annelore ParotAsiaAsianClothingEarly ElementaryHairIllustrationJapanKimono
Playful and colorful, this sequel to Only One You stars Linda Kranz’s bright, vivid “rockfish,” and cleverly incorporates photographs of the ocean into the background. As little rockfish Adri swims home after…
Tags: Andrea ZollmanDifferencesEarly ElementaryEncouragementFishIllustrationLinda KranzOceanPreschoolers
As my husband and I sat with our specially ordered vegan meals in front of us, I heard the wedding guests sitting on the other side of the table raving about deep frying turkeys and giving pointers to another couple…
Tags: Cathryn FalwellChristmasEarly ElementaryHuyen MacMichaelIllustrationNatural HistoryPreschoolersThanksgivingThanksgiving Books for Vegetarian KidsTurkeysVegan ThanksgivingVegetarian ThanksgivingWildlife
Through poetry and illustration, Joyce Sidman and Beth Krommes explore all the diverse places — from snail shells to hibernating chipmunks — that spirals appear in the natural world in Swirl by Swirl. This stunning…
Tags: Beth KrommesEarly ElementaryEco-Friendly Kids BooksElephantsEnvironmentIllustrationJoyce SidmanMathNatureNature BooksPreschoolersScienceSeahorsesWildlife
In the evenings when we sit outside, we see bats swooping through the air. My daughter happily points out that they are “Stellalunas!” Granted, Stellaluna is about a fruit bat and we don’t have them here in Southern…
Tags: BatsEarly ElementaryFriendshipHalloweenHoma WoodrumIllustrationInterspecies FriendshipJanell CannonPreschoolers
This is the fourth in a series of books showcasing the Octonauts, a team of eight underwater explorers with a mission to explore, rescue, and protect their ocean surroundings. The book follows the Octonaut crew as…
Tags: AdventureEarly ElementaryEco-Friendly Kids BooksHalloweenHeather ClarkIllustrationMarine AnimalsMichael MurphyMysteryOceanPreschoolersReefTurtlesVicki Wong
What a cute book! My two-year-old daughter received this in her Easter Basket and has enjoyed it for months. We have a pug, so that connection makes the story that much more enjoyable. The pictures are adorable. Some…
Tags: ChickensDogsEarly ElementaryHumorIllustrationJennifer KaliPreschoolersPugs
Black Cat is the rhythmic, melodious story of a black cat who moves through the urban environment of New York City — and not the opulent neighborhood that redtailed hawk Pale Male chose as his home. Christopher…
Tags: CatsChristopher MyersCompanion AnimalsEarly ElementaryHomeless AnimalsHomelessnessIllustrationJennifer GannettNew York CityPreschoolers
This is one of those books that I knew I had to review for Vegbooks just to share it with others. It is one of the first nonfiction books to truly capture my daughter’s attention right away and keep it. The…
Tags: AstronautsBrian FlocaDepictions of Meat in BooksEarly ElementaryHoma WoodrumIllustrationMoon LandingNonfictionPreschoolersSpace
A sign displayed on the wall of our veterinarian’s office discusses what indoor cats “miss” — indoor-only cats miss out things like attacks by wild or domestic animals, being hit by vehicles, killing songbirds, abuse…
Tags: CatsCompanion AnimalsEarly ElementaryIllustrationJennifer GannettJoy HarjoNative AmericanNative PeoplesPaul Lee
This charming book has beautiful paintings and a lovely message for all ages. It follows the journey of a red apple from a tree to being picked, driven to market, purchased, and enjoyed. (I will mention that the…
Tags: ApplesBeesBirdsDogsEarly ElementaryGratitudeGrowthHarriet ZiefertHoma WoodrumIllustrationKarla GudeonPreschoolersThankfulness
Cruising our local library shelves, my eyes lit upon this ingeniously light-hearted variation of the nursery rhyme Mary had a Little Lamb. Of course my daughter and I took a shine to author Jack Lechner’s descriptive…
Tags: Bob StaakeChild DevelopmentEarly ElementaryHumorHuyen MacMichaelIllustrationJack LechnerPreschoolers
With special attention paid to the animals encountered during the travels of Robert Scott, Christopher Columbus, Marco Polo, and Charles Darwin, author Sandra Markle not only created an award-winning book series, but…
Tags: BeetlesCarolyn M. MullinCharles DarwinEarly ElementaryEvolutionFlamingosHistoryHuman-Animal StudiesIllustrationNatural HistoryOlder ElementarySandra MarkleZina Saunders
June 21st ushered in summer, and nothing is more analogous to this season than spending time at the ocean. While kids explore tide pools and swim in the sandy-bottomed waters, they may start to wonder what lies…
Tags: CareersCarolyn M. MullinEarly ElementaryEric PuybaretIllustrationInventionJacques CousteauJennifer BerneOceanOceanographyPreschoolersScuba DivingSummerSwimming
Based on her own experiences, Cari Best has penned a picture book that is equally heartfelt and thought-provoking. She tells Goose’s Story from the perspective of a girl who first observes and then befriends an…
Tags: BirdsCanada GeeseCari BestFemale ProtagonistGeeseHenry Bergh Award WinnerHolly MeadeIllustrationLiving with DisabilitiesWild AnimalsWildlife
We discovered the world of the Moomins via this book when my cousin sent it from Finland as a gift for my son (now almost 1) and daughter (now almost 3). It is her daughter’s favorite book and I can see why. It has a…
Tags: 1950s Children LiteratureDie CutEarly ElementaryGood for ToddlersHoma WoodrumIllustrationImaginationOlder ElementaryPreschoolersTove Jansson
When Kitty overhears her caretakers mentioning that they are out of food for her and that she’ll have to eat a delicious (to humans) alphabet of delightfully healthy choices from asparagus to zucchini, she decides at…
Tags: AlphabetCatsCompanion AnimalsFoodFood ChoicesHumorIllustrationJennifer GannettMischiefNick BruelPreschoolersVegetables
Kiddo and I were surprised that I hadn’t reviewed Tuesday for Vegbooks. We love this book, because as kiddo puts it, “It’s funny and strange.” With few words and very detailed illustrations, David Wiesner has crafted…
Tags: 1990s BooksCaldecott MedalDavid WeisnerDogsEarly ElementaryFrogsHumorIllustrationMysteryNearly Wordless BooksPigsPreschoolers
A Dazzling Display of Dogs is dazzling indeed! The book is comprised of non-linear poems that are set within bright illustrations. Michael Wertz’s graphic illustrations makes each poem sparkle and dance. Author Betsy…
Tags: Animal SheltersBetsy FrancoCompanion AnimalsDogsEarly ElementaryIllustrationJennifer GannettMichael WertzPoetryPreschoolers