Wayland ISBN 9781526306098 £12.99
This is a bright, inviting book for children who want to find out more about going veggie. It starts with a section on the history of vegetarianism, and mentions some vegetarians in history, including Leonardo da Vinci and Mary Shelley. Different vegetarian diets are explained, and the book explores some of the reasons why people turn vegetarian. Gifford then includes answers to a range of questions that vegetarians are asked. The need for a balanced diet and healthy eating is explained, and practical tips and suggestions are included. There are warnings about non-vegetarian ingredients that are sometimes found in what seem to be suitable foods, and tips about how to cope when eating out. Jacqueline Meldrum, the vegetarian blogger of www. tinnedtomatoes.com, contributes over 20 pages of vegetarian recipes and at the end of the book there is a list of websites, glossary and index. The book is informative, interesting and friendly in its approach and is recommended for Upper KS2.
Brenda Marshall, SATIPS Council’
