This delightfully illustrated nonfiction picture book about mushrooms will appeal to budding young scientists who want to learn more about the natural world. The vibrant and endearing drawings of different mushrooms on each page draw young researchers to observe and gather facts from picture clues. Fascinating facts about mushrooms are well laid out on each page to hook young readers into nonfiction reading without an overwhelming amount of text.

This book strongly supports the big ideas of biology in the K to 5 Science curriculum as students learn about the important role that mushrooms play in healthy ecosystems and their interconnectedness to plants and animals alike. This theme of interconnection also weaves in beautifully with understanding Indigenous ways of knowing and principles of learning.

Other End Matter: "Did You Know?" page
Images: Colour illustrations
Bibliography: No
Index: No

Evaluator: Shannon S., School Librarian, BC Books for Schools

KALLIE GEORGE works as an author and editor in Vancouver, and she holds a master's in children's literature from the University of British Columbia. In addition to writing and editing, Kallie is a speaker and leads workshops for aspiring writers. She finds all eggs enchanting, even ordinary ones.

WEB: www.kalliegeorge.com

ALEXANDRA BOIGER grew up in Munich, Germany, where she studied graphic design, and then began a career in feature animation, allowing her to work for Warner Bros. UK and DreamWorks. Since transitioning to children's book illustration, she has worked on numerous popular titles, including the Tallulah series. She lives with her husband and daughter in northern California.

WEB: www.alexandraboiger.com

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Sara Gillingham is an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator, art director, and designer who has helped publish many bestselling books. Gillingham has written and illustrated more than 25 titles for children, including Snuggle the Baby, All Better Baby!, Love Is a Truck, Love Is a Tutu, Love Is a Ball, and the Empowerment series. She lives in Vancouver with her family.

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