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Herb, the Vegetarian Dragon (Barefoot Books) (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Debbie Harter (Illustrator) "Every dragon in the forest of Nogard was a meat eater..." (more)
Key Phrases: Castle Dark
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)


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Kindergarten-Grade 3-A decidedly moral tale involving a bevy of knights, damsels, and dragons, as well as a brave girl named Nicole. The only vegetarian dragon in a land full of carnivores, Herb peacefully tends his garden while others of his species munch on the castle's inhabitants. When the knights decide to catch and behead any dragons they can find, poor Herb is easily apprehended and imprisoned. He is about to be wrongly executed for the murders when Nicole steps in (and into his mouth) to prove his innocence. Using Herb as an example, the king makes a bargain with the rest of the dragons: if they agree to stop eating people, then the knights will stop hunting them. The carnivores agree, and there is a happy ending, as "dragons and people, meat-eaters and vegetarians, live together in peace and harmony." Some of the scenes are a little scary, especially the one in which Herb is tied down in preparation for beheading by a man in a black hood. However, the tone of the text remains light and the cartoon illustrations are humorous, with googly-eyed dragons and people being eaten without apparent pain. Herb is the goofiest dragon of all; he always seems to be gazing lovingly at some living thing. Lush with growing plants and green grass, the artwork is filled with details that readers will pore over.
Susan Marie Pitard, Weezie Library for Children, Nantucket Atheneum, MA
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.


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A magical read for all new readers, young and old; Herb's story tells the tale of the future. --Sir Paul McCartney --Sir Paul McCartney<br /><br />Lush with growing plants and green grass, the artwork is filled with details that readers will pore over. --School Library Journal --School Library Journal<br /><br />The book's case for vegetarianism and understanding of differences is further enhanced when accompanied by the author's Cooking With Herb: A Cookbook for Kids.... Amusing illustrations characterize both works; the recipes and safety tips in the cookbook will help kids enjoy cooking while learning good kitchen habits. -- NAPRA Review --NAPRA Review

Lush with growing plants and green grass, the artwork is filled with details that readers will pore over. --School Library Journal --School Library Journal

The book's case for vegetarianism and understanding of differences is further enhanced when accompanied by the author's Cooking With Herb: A Cookbook for Kids.... Amusing illustrations characterize both works; the recipes and safety tips in the cookbook will help kids enjoy cooking while learning good kitchen habits. -- NAPRA Review --NAPRA Review --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 4-8
  • Hardcover: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Barefoot Books; 1 edition (February 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1902283368
  • ISBN-13: 978-1902283364
  • Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.9 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.7 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #861,392 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars What a great book!!!, May 27, 1999
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I was amazed when a fellow friend and I stumbled onto this book. The details in the pictures are great and the book has an excellent message for children. At the time, I hesitated buying it, but after thinking about it for awhile, I have to get this book. Being a vegetarian myself and having numerous friends who are raising vegetarian children, this is a great book to give them. It shows that it is ok to be different. Thank you both for writing such a great book.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars beautiful art but mixed messages, December 28, 2002
...is just beautiful--the art throughout the book is the same colorful, vivid style as on the cover. However--there's a lot of text which makes it somewhat tedious for beginning readers, and I was rather shocked by both the text and pictures--even though the protagonist is veg, the book's message is more about tolerance for others' choices then portraying any one dietary choice as better than any other. ... This book leaves out the "why" of vegetarianism, which is for many parents the main thing they are trying to make clear to their children when buying a pro-veg book such as this. My personal qualms with the foggy message and the violence depicted are such that if it wasn't for the AWESOME artwork I would consider actually getting rid of it....
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Don't eat people, December 6, 2004
I adore this book, and my five year old delights in it as well. The message is excellent -- some people (and dragons) like to eat meat, some people (and dragons) like to eat veggies, and no one should eat people. I like that it isn't the least bit preachy. I happen to be a vegetarian, and my husband and child are not, and it isn't about one kind of eating being better than another, just different. If you have a "mixed" eating family like mine, or if your meat eating child has vegetarian friends, or your vegetarian child has meat eating friends, or if you enjoy any well-written, well-illustrated children's book, then this book belongs on your shelf.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Let's all just get along.
This story tries very hard to teach a message: there's room for diversity (of eating habits in this case), and let's find a way to solve our conflicts non-violently. Read more
Published 5 months ago by I. Polt-Jones

1.0 out of 5 stars Vegetarians, don't buy this book
Don't buy this book if you believe it's wrong to hurt and kill animals. The message of this book is it's not OK to kill people and eat them (the knights) but it's just fine to... Read more
Published 10 months ago by M. Jaklevic

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific Vegetarian Tale
Herb the Vegetarian Dragon by Jules Bass and Debbie Harter A perfect book for any youngster and one of the scarce delightful resources for vegetarian families to enjoy reading to... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Bonnie Neely

5.0 out of 5 stars A feast for the eyes and the heart
A wonderful story about accepting and tolerating others that are different. Although my family is not vegetarian, we have many friends who are. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Elvera Evangelista

2.0 out of 5 stars Cute idea but not well executed
Cute idea for a story, but unfortunately not very well executed. The illustrations are nice, but the text is extremely long for a picture book. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Kelly H

5.0 out of 5 stars Herb the vegetarian dragon.
Excellent!!! great illustrations, lovely story line and humorous too. Children & adults will love this one!
Published 21 months ago by D. Sahhar

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!
I recently purchased this book for 3 and 6 year old boys. They both are thoroughly entranced by the story. Read more
Published on May 14, 2007 by Mindy Pannell

3.0 out of 5 stars Honestly, its not my kind of book
I'll start off by saying I like this book for many reason. But I will also say it was NOT what I expected. Read more
Published on February 28, 2006 by coolslaw

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Great Book. Kids and Adults Agree.
We received this book as a gift and it has become one of my 4-year-old daughter's favorites. Rarely do we agree so enthusiastically about a bedtime story! Read more
Published on April 23, 2004 by C Chris Lingamfelter

3.0 out of 5 stars Stop the slaughter!
Pleasant artwork, and a good story. Although I have not yet converted to vegeterianism as a result of this tome, I have vowed to quit killing dragons.
Published on April 20, 2004 by James N. Mcnally

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