We Are Fungi

4.3/5 ( ratings)

Christine Nishiyama's debut picture book combines science with story, fact with fiction, and real life wonders with magical mysteries.

This genre-bending picture book tells dual stories side-by-side. A factually accurate story is told through words, while a more mysterious story is told through pictures, following the journey of a curious young girl as she ventures into the woods to hunt for mushrooms. As dusk falls, weird things begin to happen and as she travels deeper and deeper into the woods, she ends deeper and deeper in the world of fungi.
A creepy story that aims to break the rules of children's books, challenge the notion of boy-books and girl-books, and revitalize the nonfiction genre, this completely original picture book is unlike any other book on the market, and will be sure to delight, excite, and inspire you and your child.

The world of fungi is weird.
In this book, you'll discover all sorts of facts including:
Different types of fungi
Parts of a mushroom
The difference between a "mushroom" and a "fungus"
Where fungi live and where you can find them
How fungi eat and grow
The names of different mushroom species
How fungi work with and against other organisms

Let this book be your whimsical guide.
We Are Fungi covers the topic of fungi through:
Terms labeled throughout the book
A full glossary with all terms explained
Informative illustrations of mushroom types
An enticing storyline told through the illustrations
A sense of humor and creepiness that entices boys and girls alike