V Is for Vegan: The ABCs of Being Kind
V Is for Vegan: The ABCs of Being Kind
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Random House
Annotation: Introduces young readers to the "ABCs" of a vegan lifestyle.
Genre: [Health]
 
Reviews: 3
Catalog Number: #5482275
Format: Publisher's Hardcover
Publisher: Random House
Copyright Date: 2013
Edition Date: 2013 Release Date: 08/06/13
Pages: 1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN: 1-583-94649-7
ISBN 13: 978-1-583-94649-7
Dewey: 613.2
LCCN: 2013008253
Dimensions: 21 cm.
Language: English
Reviews:
Horn Book (Tue Apr 01 00:00:00 CDT 2014)

Aimed at a younger audience than Roth's previous titles (That's Why We Don't Eat Animals; Vegan Is Love), this singsongy abecedarian will likely confuse rather than educate readers. Some vegan foods and animal rights issues are represented; other entries are only tangentially related to veganism. A few verses are supplemented by scant explanations ("P is for protein. Protein helps our muscles grow!").

Publishers Weekly (Fri Oct 06 00:00:00 CDT 2023)

Roth, the creator of That-s Why We Don-t Eat Animals and Vegan Is Love, shares the ABCs of veganism, approaching the topic with enthusiasm and humor. Roth uses a loose, sketchy style of art that goes a long way toward making this outing friendlier and less potentially upsetting than her earlier work. Rather than shame readers, she emphasizes the absurdity of eating animal products (-D is for dairy./ Moo! Milk is for cows./ E is for eggs-/ from a chicken-s butt?! Wow-). Multiple grains, legumes, and oils are identified on the G, L, and O spreads, and Roth also references the value of adopting animals, avoiding animal tested-products, and following the golden rule. Ages 3-7. (Aug.)

School Library Journal (Tue Oct 01 00:00:00 CDT 2013)

PreS This rhyming alphabet book presents the whys and hows of veganism for young children. The text makes clear what vegans consume (legumes, vegetables, fruit, grains, nuts, and seeds) and what they would avoid: "A is for animals-/friends not food./We don't eat our friends,/they'd find it quite rude." The message goes far beyond food by including information about capturing insects, clothing choices, zoos, cooking, shelters vs. pet stores, animal testing, recycling and reusing, and gardening. A lot of information is packed into this little picture book, giving families a good jumping-off point for discussions about food, animal welfare, and the environment. The cartoon illustrations are lighthearted and full of smiling people and animals, though the most telling is sure to be the image of the young boy about to bite into a calm, but clearly perplexed, live chicken. This beast-, fowl-, and insect-friendly title will be useful as an overview for young vegans and young friends of vegans. Find a place for it. Heather Acerro, Rochester Public Library, MN

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Horn Book (Tue Apr 01 00:00:00 CDT 2014)
Publishers Weekly (Fri Oct 06 00:00:00 CDT 2023)
School Library Journal (Tue Oct 01 00:00:00 CDT 2013)
Reading Level: 1.0
Interest Level: P-2
Reading Counts!: reading level:1.5 / points:1.0 / quiz:Q62552
Lexile: AD470L

Introducing three- to seven-year-olds to the "ABCs" of a compassionate lifestyle, V Is for Vegan is a must-have for vegan and vegetarian parents, teachers, and activists! Acclaimed author and artist Ruby Roth brings her characteristic insight and good humor to a controversial and challenging subject, presenting the basics of animal rights and the vegan diet in an easy-to-understand, teachable format. Through memorable rhymes and charming illustrations, Roth introduces readers to the major vegan food groups (grains, beans, seeds, nuts, vegetables, and fruits) as well as broader concepts such as animal protection and the environment. Sure to bring about laughter and learning, V Is for Vegan will boost the confidence of vegan kids about to enter school and help adults explain their ethical worldview in a way that young children will understand.


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