Books About Fungi

The Best Fungi Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about fungi? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 5 Favorite Books About Fungi

Fungarium
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$3609
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Fungarium

Discover the hidden world of fungi and their crucial role in our ecosystem.

80 pages· 10,096 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3 Goodreads · 530 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Dive into the captivating realm of fungi, where every mushroom tells a story. From everyday varieties to those that changed history, explore their mysterious beauty and essential role in nature. This visual journey unveils the secrets of these vital organisms, challenging what you thought you knew about the world beneath your feet. What wonders will you uncover in this fungal adventure?
It's Alive!
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$1049
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2017

It's Alive!

Can you spot the truth among bizarre tales of nature's wonders and deceptions?

176 pages· 16,777 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.2 Goodreads · 480 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Dive into a world where truth and fiction blur. Discover mind-controlling fungi, zombie-scented flowers, and tree-dwelling octopuses. But beware—only two out of three stories are true. Can you discern fact from fabrication? With captivating photos and illustrations, this book challenges your perception of reality. Test your wits and amaze your friends as you unravel the mysteries of the natural world. Are you ready to separate the unbelievable truths from the clever lies?
Zombie Makers
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$2912
Picture Book · Ages 9–14 · 2012

Zombie Makers

Discover nature's real-life zombie makers and their unsuspecting victims.

48 pages· 7,266 words· Est. 56 min read-aloud
4.0 Goodreads · 467 ratings
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Library Binding
Summary: Explore the eerie world where nature's zombie makers, like a mind-controlling fungus and a wasp that enslaves cockroaches, turn creatures into mindless puppets. What drives these bizarre transformations?
Horrible Harry and the Mud Gremlins
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$674
Picture Book · Ages 7–9 · 2003

Horrible Harry and the Mud Gremlins

A necklace, a secret, and a rule-breaking adventure await. Will they dare?

50 pages· 3,805 words· Est. 30 min read-aloud
3.9 Goodreads · 244 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Harry's mysterious necklace hides a mini-microscope, sparking curiosity in Room 3B. Promising a glimpse of a mushroom kingdom, Harry tempts his classmates to venture beyond the playground fence, risking Miss Mackle's wrath. Will they defy the rules for a chance at discovery, or will fear hold them back? The choice could change everything.
The Magic School Bus Meets the Rot Squad
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$474
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1995

The Magic School Bus Meets the Rot Squad

Explore the hidden life within a rotting log on a magical journey of discovery and decay.

32 pages· 1,833 words· Est. 15 min read-aloud
4.4 Goodreads · 734 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Join Ms. Frizzle's class as they shrink down to explore a decomposing log. What seems dead is teeming with life, revealing nature's recycling secrets. Will the students see the beauty in decay, or will the rot overwhelm them? Embark on this 'rotten' adventure to uncover the mysteries of decomposition and the surprising life it sustains.