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I was delighted to share this book with my children. We love the outdoors and seeing all the mushrooms pop up after the rainy season! Fungi Grow is a great, age appropriate introductory read.

The text is written in a child friendly manner, but does not shy away from the dangers of eating random mushrooms found outside, as well as telling children how spores spread. I like how the author "compared" the mushrooms to flowers/plants, making it easier for kids to comprehend the parts of a mushroom.

The extras at the back of the book, regarding additional sources, a glossary, and the importance of mushrooms was fantastic. I learned quite a bit from this short picture book.

The illustrations were breathtaking. They have a very whimsical and fairytale feel, while still showcasing real mushroom species.