“Mushroom Rain is a valuable contribution to the body of nonfiction children’s books concerning the natural world… Elementary school educators will find this a treasurable resource for their classrooms.”

“Together Zimmermann and Green prove how fascinating—and beautiful—science and nonfiction can be. The picture book’s poetic insights and enchanting illustrations are likely to scatter seeds that will take root for future mycologists.”

“In lyrical, attention-grabbing language, [Zimmermann] describes mushrooms’ bizarre shapes and colors and remarkable smells…Star-dusted double-page illustrations convey Green’s enthusiasm for the subject.”

“This short, introductory picture book on mushrooms delights with its bizarre facts and charming illustrations. The title concept will fascinate readers with the idea that baby mushrooms help make rain, which in turn makes optimal growing conditions for fungus…The story arc cleverly navigates the life cycle of a mushroom, starting with the visible evidence of the fruiting body and moving to the hidden white threads of mycelium which act as a sort of stomach of the forest floor."

“This showstopper of a picture book will wake kids up to the wonders of the ­botanical underpinnings and incredible ­aspects of the science of mushrooms.”