For the vegetarian in your life...

I'm a meat-eater. This isn't going to change. But I have friend named Melinda Jane who eats what I call "Rabbit Food". Whenever I see this book, I always think of her. This is Herb, the Vegetarian Dragon available in paperback for $7.99. You can even wrap it as a gift with Herb wrapping paper for $4.99.

All the dragons in the forest of Nogard like nothing better than raiding Castle Dark and carrying off princesses to eat - all the dragons, that is, except one. Herb is at his happiest tending his vegetable patch, for Herb is a vegetarian. So it is unfortunate that he is the one captured by the castle's knights in armor. Treacherous Meathook and his dragon cronies will only help Herb if he agrees to eat meat - will he give in to their blackmail? Jules Bass's lighthearted story combines with Debbie Harter's jaunty illustrations to make this a hilarious picture book that also offers young readers plenty of food for thought.



As this was happening, Herb was cooking a new soup made of butter, leeks, onions and potatoes. "Mmmm," he smiled, licking his lips. "Very tasty. I must give it a new name - 'Herb's Famous Lakewater Veggie Slurp'."




"Can frightened citizens, unrepentant carnivores and a peaceful herbivore find a way to coexist? Jules Bass, author of Herb, the Vegetarian Dragon, is the weaver of this whimsical tale of learning to live together in harmony. Accompanied by vibrant and often hilarious illustrations, Herb's story amuses readers while encouraging tolerance for personal choice." - Delicious! Magazine

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

"A magical read for all new readers, young and old; Herb's story tells the tale of the future." - Sir Paul McCartney

Awards Won: IRA-CBS Children's Choice, 2000Parents' Choice Award, Approved Winner, 2000