On a Mushroom Day

A Starred Selection of the Canadian Children’s Book Centre’s Best Books for Kids and Teens, Spring 2025

PRAISE FOR On a Mushroom Day:

“[An] introduction to the joys of mushrooming . . . take[s] readers into the forest.” —Publishers Weekly

“Informative and engaging, this tale is sure to have kids eagerly taking to the outdoors in search of mushrooms—and more.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Imagine walking through the woods after a soaking rain, with squishy ground, unusual scents, and unexpected mushrooms sprouting in new places. These atmospheric textures, colors, shapes, and aromas are captured in this picture book, with information presented by way of a simple story.” —Booklist

“The story takes you on an adventure through a forest and subtly teaches you about mushrooms. Young readers will enjoy looking at the earthy illustrations and reading the poetic narrative. This story is good to read anywhere, including on a mushroom day of your own.” —The Hamilton Spectator

“The mycelium is depicted as a beautiful, feathery network beneath the ground where the pair crouch. The almost-ghostly white color of it is easily seen among tree roots, nicely portrayed by the gouache, ink and oil pastel artwork.” —Youth Services Book Review

“★ This immersive picture book transports us with all our five senses into a second-person walk in the woods.” —Imagination Soup