Illustrated by Erica Salcedo
5 stars
A hilarious and educational book. Follow the main character as she tries to escape the fungi in her life only to discover that it is everywhere.
Told in rhythmic, rhyming text, the book goes through various types of fungi, from mushrooms to lichen to mold to yeast. Also discusses the various places fungus can be found including in your kitchen and on your skin. Shows the benefits of fungi and concludes that they aren’t so scary after all.
Interspersed throughout are break-out sections with more in-depth facts about what fungus is, how humans us it, and the ways it fits into the ecosystem.
The rhymes are so fun and engaging. I loved the rhythm of the book. The illustrations are adorable. Works well as a read aloud.
At the end is a Q&A with mycologist, Dr. Sara Branco, where she talks about what mycologists do, what she studies, and the weirdest fungus she’s seen. There is also a short bibliography.
Engaging, entertaining, and informative. What a wonderful read.