• Summoning the Duke

    Story continues from yesterday: That very afternoon the Duke of Aequitas stood before the princess in her father’s study. “From whom do we buy cotton, cocoa, fruit and vegetables?” she asked him. “From the Calidum Terram nation Your Highness.  We have traded with their people for many years,” he replied. “Well it’s time you got…

  • First thing’s first

    The princess’s story continues from yesterday: Princess Primrose awoke the next morning to the sound of birdsong as sunlight streamed through her open window.  She smiled broadly. “The first thing I’ll do,” she said to herself, “is call a public meeting and ask the people what they want.” So, right after breakfast, she summoned the…

  • Incognito

    The story continues from yesterday: Unbeknown to the princess, her mother saw her expression and guessed what she was thinking.  So, Queen Evangeline, on the eve of her departure with her husband, visited her life-long friend and confidante – Lady Beatrice. Lady Beatrice was very old, very wise, and mostly kept to herself. She lived…

  • Here begins the princess’s story

    The Princess Who Liked To Be Popular Once upon a time there was a princess who loved to be loved. She always did her best to make popular decisions so that her people would love her. And they did. If the people were happy, she was happy. If the people didn’t like her hair style…

  • The Two Little Pigs in paperback

    If you enjoyed The Two Little Pigs you might like it in paperback 😀 It’s very cute 😉 If you do, you can buy it our little Lulu shop 😀 (if the link takes you to a shop with foreign currency, just click on ‘cart’ and then on the flag and you can choose what…

  • “We’re doomed!”

    The End 😀 If you missed the beginning you can read the whole story here And if you like rhyming stories generally, there are more on this page 😀 ********************************************* “We’re doomed!  We’re doomed!”  cried a pink panicked pig. The other was mute in distress. “Listen to me,” came a voice down a tree, “I’ll…

  • At last they found it!

    The story of The Two Little Pigs continues: ********************************************************** Oh no!  Poor piggies 😦 Join us tomorrow to see how the story ends 😀 ********************************************************* At last the pigs found it, the place of their dreams, Their home with the farmer they loved. But their joy was short-lived when they saw what she did. Just in time…

  • Then the two pigs met a golden stag deer

    The story of The Two Little Pigs continues: Oh my goodness! Come back tomorrow to see what happens next! 😀 ************************************************** Then the two pigs met a golden stag deer, He was strong and as tall as the sky. “Please, oh please, help us find our way home! We’re afraid if you don’t we might die!” ***…

  • Soon after that the pigs met a hare

    The story of The Two Little Pigs continues: Oh no! 😮 Join us tomorrow to find out what happens next 😀 ********************************************************************************** Soon after that the pigs met a hare Who watched them with his gentle eyes. “Please, oh please, please help us get home,” They pleaded with sadness and sighs. *** “It’s not very…

  • Before long the two pigs met two robins

    The story continues from yesterday 😀 Join us on Monday to find out what happens next 😀 Have a great weekend ❤ ************************************* Before long the two pigs met two robins Sitting atop a green bush. “Help us please, to find our way home, We can’t stand here long so please rush!” *** “I wouldn’t do…

  • The two little pigs soon met a fox

    The story continues from yesterday 😀 Story continues tomorrow 🙂 **************************************************** The two little pigs soon met a fox, They disturbed her sleep as they had to. “Help us please, to find our way home, We don’t know the way but hope you do.” *** The fox sat up slowly, looking confused, “You’re not from round…

  • The two little pigs met a heron

    The story continues from yesterday 😀 Story continues tomorrow 🙂 **************************************************** The two little pigs met a heron, A wise and dignified bird, “Help us please, to find our way home,” And she listened to every word. *** “That’s not what I’d do,” said the heron, “If I had a dilemma like yours. If I…

  • The two little pigs met a kitty

    Story continues from yesterday: Story continues tomorrow 😀 ******************************************** The two little pigs met a kitty, A clever and striped kitty cat. “Help us, please, to find our way home,” But the cat wasn’t sure about that. *** “I wouldn’t go there if I were you,” Was the kitty’s confusing advice, “Hurry now, don’t let…

  • New story for little ones: The Two Little Pigs – begins today!

    Oh no!  Run little piggies run! Story continues tomorrow 😀 ****************************************************************** Two little pigs were running, Running as fast as they could. Away from the butcher and all his sharp knives They ran just like anyone would. *** One hairy butcher was chasing, Just as fast as he could run. He huffed and he puffed…

  • Tower Hill Stables – Awesome Sanctuary!

    The wonderful Tower Hill Stables sanctuary, home to nearly 600 animals, is run by record breaking marathon runner Fiona Oakes and her partner Martin Morgan. Click here to give them much needed support 😀 Thank you TOWER HILL STABLES ANIMAL SANCTUARY ASHELDHAM ESSEX CM0 7DZ  

  • Be The Future Vegan Market – This Weekend!

    If you’re gonna be anywhere near London this weekend why not pop in to the Be The Future Vegan Market in Stoke Newington? There’s going to be lots of stalls including Food, Drinks, Skincare, Crafts, Clothing, Plants, Candles, Scents, Ceramics, Soaps, Illustrations, Kids’ books, – that’s us! 😀 (Sunday only) – Kids’ Clothes, Jewellery, Herbs,…

  • Happy Birthday Luke

    Chapter 24 continues from last week: As soon as the red car turned out of the cul-de-sac Luke ran home to get his rucksack.  He grabbed harnesses and leads from the hook in the kitchen and tossed them to Joe. “Can you put these on Curly and Squirt?”  Dudley started barking and wagging his tail. …

  • Ten past four

    For the whole story click here 😀 Chapter 24 continues: Isabel peered through the shed window and smiled.  “Looking good!” she said. “What time is it?”  Luke was slightly anxious. “Ten past four,” said Isabel. “Where the heck is Tania?  She said she’d be here by three!” “Actually, you told her to be here by three.  What…

  • Getting the chickens

    For the story so far click here 😀 Chapter 24 continues: Tania’s dad pulled in to the car park at Butcher’s Field, the ironically named rendezvous for the chicken rescuers. “You wait here,” said Tania, “I’ll go and get the chickens.” “Where from?” “I’ll ask the woman with the clipboard.” “Alright.  I’m going to look for the…

  • “You said left!”

    For the story so far click here 😀 Chapter 24 continues: “No! Not this one!” “You said left!” “I said second on the left.” “All I heard was ‘left’.” “You’ll have to turn round and go back.” “I know!”  Mr Walker was in miserable mood.  He pulled in to a lay-by and waited for the traffic to…

  • A matter of life and death

    For the story so far click here 😀 Chapter 24 continues: In the garden Luke led Curly and Squirt away from Dad’s flower beds. “We might not be able to stay here,” he told them apologetically, “but don’t worry, I’ll come with you, wherever you go.”  He stroked the back of Curly’s neck while he considered their…

  • Butler did it!

    For the story so far click here 😀 Chapter 24 continues: “Where’s Luke?” asked Dad. “Must be out with Dudley,” said Mum, “I expect he’ll be back soon.” “Right, well as soon as he gets in, I want to give him his present.” “You’ve finished it?” “Yes,” said Dad with a big grin. “Can I…

  • National Food Strategy – Call for Evidence

    Don’t forget the closing date for taking part in DEFRA’s survey about the future of food production in this country is this week!  The 25th October!  If you haven’t completed the survey already please do let them know that for the sake of the environment and human health, UK farming needs to transition from animal…

  • Wandering off

    For all the Luke Walker: animal stick up for-er chapters, click here 😀 Chapter 24 continues from Tuesday: Mum smiled.  “Looking good.  Do you want some furniture?  I’ve got a couple of deck chairs and a coffee table you can have.” “Yeah, maybe,” said Luke, smiling, “thanks Mum.” “I’ve got some old curtains as well, if you want privacy,”…

  • Getting ready

    For all the Luke Walker: animal stick up for-er chapters, click here 😀 Chapter 24 continues from yesterday: Joe changed the subject.  “How do we tell them we want to adopt some. Is there an email address?” “Er, … oh no, it says we have to phone this number.  We’ve got to talk to them.” “The farmer?” “No, Wixham…

  • Emergency Meeting

    For all the Luke Walker: animal stick up for-er chapters, click here 😀 Chapter 24 continues: SUNDAY 1 JUNE An emergency meeting of the Secret Society was held in Luke’s bedroom. “Did anybody’s parents say yes?” asked Luke. Everyone shook their heads. “My dad said they’d ruin the garden,” said Tania. “Yeah, that’s what my mum said,” agreed Isabel.…

  • Luke Walker Chapter 24 starts here!

    For all the Luke Walker: animal stick up for-er chapters, click here 😀 Chapter Twenty Four: Rescue SATURDAY 31 MAY “Can I wait for you at the park?” “No.” “Can I wait at the library?” “No.” “Why not?” “Because I’m not going to be long.” “I won’t be long either.” “Luke.  I’ve just got a…

  • Reflecto Girl Episode 7 COMING SOON!

    Reflecto Girl: Incidental COMING SOON Don’t miss it 😀 ***************************************************************** vegan comics, vegan children’s comics, children’s comics, vegan superhero, vegan children, veggie kids, vegan children’s stories, Comic Life, animal rights

  • 30 ways to make a panda out of stuff you already have in your house part #7 Panda number Seven

    Another gorgeous collaged panda! I want to make one 😀

  • Feet off the seats!

    For all the Luke Walker chapters click here 😀 Story continues from yesterday: When they arrived at the station the ticket office was closed but the side gate to platform one was open.  Joe cupped his hands around his eyes and peered through the waiting room window.  A man sat on one of the benches, reading. Above…

  • The importance of being not loud

    For all the Luke Walker chapters click here 😀 Story continues from yesterday: On Sunday at midday the Society met outside the bus station. “If you get spotted, just walk away,” said Tania, “they can’t stop you.” “Can’t they?” “No, that would be assault.  All they can do is tell you to leave and ban you from…

  • Unarguable

    For all the Luke Walker chapters click here 😀 Story continues from yesterday: When they found the stall, which was always in town on Saturdays, only one person stood behind it and it wasn’t Kris. “Hello you lot,” said Andy, “long time no see.” “Hello,” said Tania. “Hello,” said Isabel. “Hello,” said Joe. “Have you got any…

  • Luke Walker chapter 23 starts here!

    For all the Luke Walker chapters click here 😀 Chapter Twenty Three: Activists “Thank you.” “You’re welcome.  Good luck with it.  I’m glad someone’s finally taking them to task for this,” the old lady smiled and continued on her way. “How many does that make?” asked Luke. “Seven hundred and eighty one.” “That’s pretty good.”…

  • An Unordinary Lion (an unthinkable truth)

    Here is another bright and fun rhyming story for little children from Dragana Vucic Dekic (author of The Not-So Crazy Cow). It’s about a lion who, unable to hunt due to an injured paw, is forced to sit still and watch the world go by.  In doing so he notices that the other animals around…

  • “I know you”

    For all the Luke Walker chapters click here 🙂 Story continues from yesterday: **** There was a long, uncomfortable silence in which both boys pretended to read.  Joe didn’t dare tell Luke his secret and Luke was hurt by Joe’s lack of confidence in him.  There was no one else in the house.  Joe’s parents were away…

  • Important Work

    For all the Luke Walker chapters click here 🙂 Story continues from yesterday: A few weeks earlier, Luke and Joe had been doing some important work after school. “Hold the bag open.” “Hang on.”  Joe had let go of the bag while he searched the brambles and weeds.  He stepped back to open the bag for Luke…

  • Luke Walker Chapter 22 starts here!

    For all the Luke Walker chapters click here 🙂 Chapter 22:  Trust “We should do it with the lights off,” Luke suggested, “have you got any candles?” “Dinner’s ready!” said Joe happily.  It was the first time he’d cooked dinner for anyone else and he was quite pleased with how it had turned out.  He put two…

  • New Book: Chickpea Runs Away

    Here is a gorgeous children’s book by Sarat Colling, with beautiful illustrations by Vicky Bowes and published by Vegan Publishers Chickpea is a darling baby on a dairy farm who has been taken away from her mother and kept confined in a barn with others like her until it’s time for a frightening journey to…

  • Mufti Day

    Story continues from yesterday.  For the story so far, click here 😀 The following morning everyone arrived at school in clothes of their own choosing.  Some had clearly taken ages with hair and make-up; some wore ridiculously impractical shoes; some wore the latest High Street fashions; most wore jeans and T-shirt.  Nine wore school uniform. …

  • Summons

    For all the Luke Walker chapters click here 😀 Story continues from yesterday: The first lesson on Thursday afternoons was P.E.  Tania and Isabel were getting changed for hockey. “Oh no!” said Isabel as she tipped out the contents of her kit bag, “I forgot my socks!” Tania laughed.  “Oh well, you’ll just have to wear your…

  • Telling the truth

    For all the Luke Walker chapters click here 😀 Story continues from yesterday: Isabel, meanwhile, had arrived at school a few minutes early and was making her way to the I.T. lab while it was still empty.  Entering the corridor at one end she saw a cleaner leaving the computer room at the other and disappearing into…

  • “That’s not fair!”

    For all the Luke Walker chapters click here 😀 Story continues from yesterday: “Mum, can I use the computer?”  Luke asked when he got home. “Jared’s using it at the moment,” she told him, “his laptop’s playing up.” “That’s not fair,” Luke complained, “Jared’s got his own computer, he should ‘ave looked after it prop’ly.” “He said…

  • Finding out why

    For all the Luke Walker chapters click here 😀 Story continues from Friday: “Ooh, a hot date!” said Simon Butler who had unfortunately been standing within earshot.  His friends laughed.  Luke and Joe, who had learned from experience that Butler was best ignored, got onto the bus.  They ascended to the top deck and managed to get…

  • Celia scoffed

    For all the Luke Walker chapters click here 😀 Story continues from yesterday: A couple of people laughed at his apparent ignorance and Luke scowled at them. “Enclosure,” Mrs Abbot repeated patiently. “Well,” said Luke, who was perfectly capable of listening while he stared out the window.  “I agree with Nicky.” “Do you?” said Mrs Abbot,…

  • Luke Walker chapter 21 starts here!

    For all the Luke Walker chapters click here 🙂 Chapter 2:  Mufti Day The Enclosure Acts: A series of Acts of Parliament that empowered enclosure [eg with fences] of open fields and common land in England and Wales, creating legal property rights to land that was previously held in common. Between 1604 and 1914, over 5,200 individual enclosure Acts…

  • Vegan Cafe Library!

    Oh My Goodness vegan cafe at the Enterprise Centre behind the station in Eastbourne is now providing a free library of gorgeous vegan comics and story books 😀  You can help yourself to any book, or as many books as you like, take them home and bring them back when you’re finished with them.  It’s…

  • She’s A Vegan

    Love this ❤ Vegan Minstrel **************************************** vegan, vegan music, Vegan Minstrel

  • No Beef!

    This is awesome! 😀 DISL Automatic ft. TK The Artist ************************************************ vegan music, vegan rap, vegan rapper, DISL Automatic ft. TK The Artist

  • Sing a Song of Sixpence

    Sing a song of sixpence, a pocket full of rye, Four and twenty sweet plums baked in a pie. When the pie was opened the plums were soft within, Wasn’t that a dainty dish to set before my kin? **** My dad was in the bathroom finishing his shave, My mum was at the front…

  • Luke read the letter

    For all the Luke Walker chapters click here 🙂 Story continues from yesterday: Luke read the letter. “Explain,” said Dad, “and the truth this time.  What did you send that caused alarm to the receivers?” Luke explained.  “They’re s’posed to be lookin’ after animals, not killin’ em!  They’re pretendin’ it’s not cruel to kill ’em for meat…