Illustrated by Jamie Green
5 stars
Delightfully lyrical and beautifully illustrated, this captivating picture book takes the reader on a journey through the world of mushrooms. The book is simple but each page in a work of art. A perfect introduction for those fascinated by mushrooms.
The text describes the look, scent, and behavior of mushrooms. Through lyrical language, it shares the ways they fit into their environment, providing nourishment for others, spreading and blooming, even finding their way into the clouds to fall as rain.
The backmatter contains more information about the wonders of mushrooms including the parts of a mushroom, where they live, creatures that eat them, and how they gain nutrients. It also includes instructions for making spore prints and some questions to consider when going out to look at mushrooms.
A fascinating read that truly captures the wonder of the world of mushrooms.