Mushrooms Know is a fun nonfiction picture book about the many and varied mushroom species and their unique ability to ‘know’ how to survive and thrive. The fabulous facts are plentiful and include an interesting insight into the fungi world. Children will learn many things, including: there are more than 30,000 species of mushrooms; unlike green plants mushrooms do not use sunlight to make their food; and many mushrooms have an extensive underground network that works to help nourish trees and share chemical messages with its plant partners.
The book’s text is presented in two parts on each double page spread. The larger font shares basic facts about what ‘mushrooms know’ and the smaller font offers more descriptive information to expand on these facts.
The illustrations are created using a bright and vibrant colour palette that would appeal to a young audience. The cartoon-style mushrooms are presented as anthropomorphic tying in nicely with the ‘mushrooms know’ text. Over 50 types of mushrooms are illustrated throughout the book and are labelled with their species name.
Mushrooms Know is an informative picture book that would appeal to children aged 4-8 who love learning about science and nature. Ultimately, the early childhood audience will learn that “mushrooms play a vital role in life cycles and creating healthy ecosystems.”
The book concludes with a ‘Did You Know?’ section that includes more fun facts, and a reminder to never eat or touch any mushrooms you find.
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