Category: Children's Picture Book
Hardcover | 32 pages | 979-8-90115-007-8
Trim Size: 8.5” H x 10.3” W
Publication Date: May 5th, 2026
List Price: $18.99 USD
Publisher: Starfish Bay® Publishing
Genre: Informational Fiction / Nature/Science / Realistic Fiction
Reading Level: Grade 2-3
Interest Level: Grades PreK-4
Guided Reading Level: L
Lexile® Measure: 520L
Accelerated Reader® Level/Poin: 2.7/0.5
A mosquito convinces her best friend to go vegan in this hilarious tale of friendship, failure, and determination.
Tegan the mosquito is determined to be vegan, so she enlists her enthusiastic (if wildly unskilled) friend Stu to make three vegan drinks. But with pond slime lemonade and explosive soy shakes, this taste-testing adventure is anything but smooth. Tegan the Vegan Mosquito is a riotous rhyming story packed with gross-out humor, expressive illustrations, and a gentle nod to conscious eating. This is a joyful high-energy read about friendship, persistence, and finding the courage to try something new—even if it doesn’t go to plan!
Esther Krogdahl is a published author from Perth, Western Australia. A self-proclaimed game nerd, Esther has had the privilege of professionally writing for games played by hundreds of thousands of people. Esther loves to sprinkle humor throughout her children’s books, delighting both kids and parents. Esther is always honing her craft, driven by a passion for storytelling and her bookworm daughter.
Based in the United Kingdom, Sally Anderson is a freelance illustrator specialising in children's book illustration. Her artwork blends traditional mediums like ink, print, and watercolor with digital techniques, and she embodies a passion for drawing from observation. Sally creates charming characters that include diversity and humour, ranging from children’s characters to animals in a fun and lively style.
Key Features:
- A laugh-out-loud introduction to veganism, with rhyming text, slapstick mishaps, and unexpected heart.
- Encourages conversations around food choices, friendship, and perseverance without being preachy.
- Packed with visual comedy and wild characterizations—perfect for fans of silly details and animated expressions.
Themes:
- Trying new things and change
- Friendship and loyalty
- Persistence despite failure
- Humor in mistakes and mishaps
- Supporting friends' choices
- Learning and growth
- Plant-based eating introduction
- Following instructions matters









