What can smell like bubble gum, glow neon green at night, be poisonous and yet still eaten by humans, and even help create rain? The answer is mushrooms! Through lyrical text and colorful detailed artwork, the wonderful, mysterious, and sometimes bizarre world of mushrooms is explored. Back matter includes a glossary and additional science facts.
Laura K. Zimmermann is a college professor by day and children’s writer by night. When not writing or teaching, she’s outdoors enjoying nature. Laura lives in Winchester, Virginia.
Jamie Green is a mushroom lover, maker, and freelance book illustrator living in Greenville, South Carolina, and their clients include Disney Hyperion, HarperCollins, and Charlesbridge.