14 Vegbooks reviews tagged young readers.
WHAT’S IN YOUR POCKET? by Heather L. Montgomery is a nature-focused picture book that spotlights everyday childhood adventures as inspirations for famous scientists in various fields. George Washington Carver, Jane…
Tags: Heather L. MontgomeryMaribel LechugaNature Booksnon-fictionScienceyoung readers
ELIZABETH, QUEEN OF THE SEAS by Lynne Cox is a sweet fictionalized picture book retelling of the true story of an elephant seal who seemed to prefer freshwater and city surroundings to the ocean despite the community…
Tags: Brian Floraelephant sealsElizabeth Queen of the SeasLynne CoxPicture Bookyoung readers
Author Kevin Noble Maillard approaches this celebration of FRY BREAD with a focus on the senses and the history behind the favorite staple. Born of necessity when native tribes were forcibly moved, able to take…
Tags: FamilyFry BreadJuana Martinez-NealKevin Noble MaillardNative AmericanPicture Bookyoung readers
“They say that matter is all things that make up the universe: energy, stars, space…If that’s the case, then you, dear child, matter.” I’m not embarrassed to admit that the first line of ALL BECAUSE YOU MATTER by…
Tags: All Because You MatterBlack Lives MatterBryan CollierPicture BookTami Charlesyoung readers
As preschoolers, my kids have been told “No Bathroom Talk.” And at home we also tried to curb their use of poopie, doo-doo, and peep (I don’t know why they say it with a P at the end) talk, especially during…
Tags: Artie BennetteducationalGuanoMike MoranPicture BookpoopPoopendous!young readers
A modern environmental folktale with a very down-to-earth message, ONE LITTLE BAG by Henry Cole conveys a heartfelt story wordlessly. The detailed black and white drawings are highlighted with brown and red splashes…
Tags: environmentalHenry ColeOne Little BagPicture Bookpreschoolreduce reuse recyclewordless storyyoung readers
IF ELEPHANTS DISAPPEARED by Lily Williams is the third in the “If…Disappeared” books, and its precise but simple approach to explaining the vital influence one species can have is both effective and heartbreakingly…
Tags: Ecosystemselementary schoolIf Elephants Disappearedkeystone speciesLily WilliamsRoaring Book Presstrophic cascadeyoung readers
BIG CATS by Nic Bishop is a stunning collection of images of tigers, lions, jaguars, and several types of leopards. Aimed at children ages 4-8, the large photo spreads will draw readers in, and the simple captions…
Tags: Big CatsEarly ElementaryJaguarsLeopardsLionsNic BishopPicture BookTigersyoung readers
There is nothing “lesser” about the animals highlighted in Martin Brown’s clever and deeply funny follow-up to Lesser Spotted Animals. With the same awkward, caught-unawares images of lesser known animals and with…
Tags: animal factsEven More Lesser Spotted AnimalsMartin Brownmiddle readersPicture Booksstemyoung readers
There is a new Pout-Pout fish story out, and it’s timely and relevant, and we love it! THE POUT-POUT FISH CLEANS UP THE OCEAN by Deborah Diesen and Dan Hanna brings back Mr. Fish and his friends who live happily in…
Tags: Dan HannaDeborah Diesenocean clean upPicture BooksPout-Pout FishThe Pout-Pout Fish Cleans Up the Oceanyoung readers
The story of SAVING EMMA THE PIG is the first in a new picture book series based on John Chester’s short films about The Biggest Little Farm. Now a children’s book author, Chester is an Emmy Winning documentary…
Tags: John ChesterPicture BookSaving Emma The Pigsmall farmsThe Biggest Little Farmyoung readers
MOUNTAIN CHEF, written by Annette Bay Pimentel and illustrated by Rich Lo, details the essential role of Tie Sing, a Chinese-American chef who accompanied millionaire Stephen Mather on a high-end camping trip for a…
Tags: Annette Bay PimentelCharlesbridgeMountain ChefNational Park ServicePicture BookRead AloudRich LoTie Singyoung readers
We love the “Baby Loves” series from Ruth Spiro, illustrated by Irene Chan. It covers complicated scientific topics including thermodynamics (!) and structural engineering in simple yet accurate detail. The books are…
Tags: Baby Loves Green EnergyBoard BooksIrene ChanKristin WaldRuth Spiroyoung readers
The tagline for Maxwell Eaton’s collection of The Truth About…books is “Seriously Funny Facts About Your Favorite Animals,” and it proves itself true throughout the 32 pages of the latest installment: THE TRUTH ABOUT…
Tags: Early Elementarykid litMaxwell Eaton IIIThe Truth About Elephantsyoung readers