That’s Why We Don’t Eat Animals

That’s Why We Don’t Eat Animals uses colorful artwork and lively  text to introduce  vegetarianism and veganism to early readers (ages six  to ten). Written and illustrated  by Ruby Roth, the book features an  endearing animal cast of pigs, turkeys, cows,  quail, turtles, and  dolphins. These creatures are shown in both their natural state—rooting   around, bonding, nuzzling, cuddling, grooming one another, and charming  each other  with their family instincts and rituals—and in the terrible  conditions of the factory  farm. The book also describes the negative  effects eating meat has on the environment.  A separate section entitled  “What Else Can We Do?” suggests ways children can learn  more about the  vegetarian and vegan lifestyles, such as:“Celebrate Thanksgiving with  a  vegan feast” or “Buy clothes, shoes, belts, and bags that are not made  from leather  or other animal skins or fur.” This compassionate,  informative book offers both an  entertaining read and a resource to  inspire parents and children to talk about a  timely, increasingly  important subject.