Steiner Books Books|Summer Nature Table < Tales of the Mushroom Folk

Enter the magical world of the Mushroom Folk in this timeless and delightful picture book filled with whimsy and vintage charm. First published in 1909, this gorgeous new edition of the classic is illustrated by Swedish artist Signe Aspelin and written by Sibylle von Olfers and is reminiscent of Elsa Beskow with its imagination, liveliness, and celebration of nature.

In the Tales of the Mushroom Folk, it’s early spring and the mushroom folk are emerging into the bright sunshine. We are introduced to the mischievous Fly Agaric Toadstools, the playful Porcini Mushrooms, the sleepy Slippery Jacks and the regal Button Mushrooms. As the seasons turn, readers meet the different mushroom families and learn what makes them special through a series of charming tales.