Review By JESSICA ALMY I’m just crazy about Dr. Seuss’s elephant Horton. Horton Hatches the Egg is quintessential Horton. He’s heroic, true to his word, and unwavering in his commitment to do good. When a momma bird needs a break from her nest, Horton reluctantly takes over, keeping her egg warm over the course of [...]
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Horton Hatches the Egg
March 11th, 2010 · No Comments · Books
Tags:1940s Childrens Literature·Bravery·Circus·Compassion·Dr. Seuss·Early Elementary·Elephants·Horton·Hunting·Lesson Plans·Loyalty·Preschoolers
Holiday Shopping: Books and Online Stores
November 19th, 2009 · No Comments · Books
This year, Santa is bringing kiddo books! In celebration of the winter holidays, I’ve compiled two lists for you: one of the books that have gotten top reviews on Vegbooks and the other of online storefronts that benefit veg-related charities. Vegbooks Favorite Reads Busy Kitties by John Schindel and Sean Franzen – ages 0-3 Who [...]
Tags:ASPCA·Best Books for Vegetarian Kids·Farm Sanctuary·Holiday Shopping·Horton·Humane Society·NRDC·Vegan Action
Horton Hears a Who! (the movie)
November 13th, 2009 · No Comments · Movies
Review By JESSICA ALMY I absolutely adore Dr. Seuss’s storybook Horton Hears a Who! and the 1970 animated short of the same name (sometimes included with the old Grinch on DVD). So when I heard that talents Jim Carrey, Steve Carell, and Carol Burnett were teaming up to do the voice work for a full-length [...]
Tags:Animated Movies·Elephants·Horton·Kids Movies·Movies Based on Books
Horton Hears a Who!
November 4th, 2009 · No Comments · Books
Review By JESSICA ALMY Dr. Seuss’s classic is a fantastic way to teach your kids about the importance of sticking up for the defenseless. When Horton the Elephant hears the microscopic Whos on a speck of dust, he doesn’t stop to question whether his interests should override theirs. Instead, he does everything in his power [...]
Tags:1950s Children Literature·Animal Emotion·animal intelligence·animal rights·Dr. Seuss·Early Elementary·Elephants·Horton·Interspecies Friendship·Preschoolers·Read Aloud·Vegetarian Kids Books




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