That's Why We Don't Eat Animals by Ruby Roth

If a child is exposed to this book, they probably already have vegan or vegetarian parent or relative, or well meaning friend. It's not an adult book pressing the issue of 'why we shouldn't 'use' animals, but rather aimed at children who may have already come across the issue of whether animals should be eaten. This is a children's book that confirms to kids where their food actually comes from. Many of the folks here who have written negative comments about this book have basically missed the point.

A separate section entitled “What Else Can We Do?” suggests ways children can learn more about the vegetarian and vegan lifestyles, such “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. The book also describes the negative effects eating meat has on the environment. 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.

Written and illustrated by Ruby Roth, the book features an endearing animal cast of pigs, turkeys, cows, quail, turtles, and dolphins. 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).

That's Why We Don't Eat Animals by Ruby Roth