Nancy-Jo Taiani

The Mushroom's Other Hat Nancy-Jo Taiani

Do fairies really dance within fairy rings on moonlit nights? Amber, the mushroom, doesn't seem to know. But she does know that she hates her ordinary-looking mushroom cap. She sets out to express her individuality but soon discovers much more about her fairy ring mushroom colony and about herself. The Mushroom's Other Hat draws from legend to become a new fairytale that rejoices in individuality, as well as belonging. The 819 word story is written for children aged 4 to 8. It is illustrated in watercolor and is 32 pages. There is a 401 word addendum of an author's note and mushroom facts.