Mushroom Lullaby by Kenneth Kraegel
Published by Candlewick Press on October 11, 2022
ISBN: 153621941X
Pages: 32
Genres: Fantasy
Format: Picture Book Fiction
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Mushroom Lullaby is a whimsical wander through mushrooms and the magic they contain. What starts out as a rhyming description of the different types of fungi you can find, takes a left turn into a fantastical smaller world of mushrooms-as-homes, showing that the fantastical might be a bit closer than one realizes. This book’s text is simple and rhymes, though the rhyming scheme is a bit inconsistent for a read aloud, nevertheless it helps elevate the charming cadence of the book. The illustrations are where this book shines, however, with detailed line art colored over with warm color palettes and a cozy look inside mushroom homes. Perfect for autumn days. A solid addition to a collection and good for pre-k through first grade.

Reviewed by Mary Randall, Merrill Memorial Library, Yarmouth