On a Mushroom Day

By Chris Baker, Alexandra Finkeldey (Illustrator)

Explore the forest's hidden wonders and discover the magic of mushrooms.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Join a child and their caregiver on a forest adventure, uncovering the enchanting world of mushrooms. As they wander through the woods, they encounter diverse fungi, sparking curiosity and wonder. This journey not only reveals the beauty of nature but also encourages safe exploration and a love for the fungal kingdom. Will they find the most incredible lifeforms hidden beneath the forest canopy? Dive into this lyrical tale and discover the secrets of the forest floor.

From the publisher

Take a magical walk through the forest and learn all about the wild beauty and wonder of mushrooms on this inspiring picture book journey! A mushroom day is a day of exploring together and discovering some of the most incredible lifeforms on earth: fungi. In this lyrical, informational picture book structured around a walk through a summertime wood, a child and their caregiver share the sights, sounds and smells of the forest as they observe and identify different varieties of mushrooms. On a Mushroom Day encourages curiosity and a love of fungi in young children and normalizes safe, chaperoned and joyful exploration of the fungal queendom all around us. Filled with fun, fascinating fungi facts and a visual catalogue of mushroom species so that kids can enjoy their very own mushroom day in the pages of this book!

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