An Anthology of Fungi

Published 3 October 2024

A beautiful field guide featuring notes, photos, and illustrations of more than 100 species of fungi.

A compact version of DK’s bestselling anthology series, An Anthology of Fungi is perfect for young nature enthusiasts aged 7-9 for taking on the go.

Children can marvel at many different toadstool species including fly agaric, porcelain fungus, velvet shank, wood blewit, and crimson waxcap, as well as lichens, brackets, and more – all beautifully detailed through illustrations, photographs, and annotations explaining each one.

This impressive fungi anthology for kids offers:

  • The second book in the new compact spin-off of the bestselling Children’s Anthologies series, selling more than 135,000 copies in the US.
  • A wide selection of mushroom types featured throughout, each accompanied by a beautiful photograph and an illustration.
  • A quality gift book, with metallic foil and striking photographs on every page.


An Anthology of Fungi pairs photography with storybook descriptions that will captivate young readers, whether it's finding out about grasslands and meadows, mushroom shapes, and species. Featuring photographs of striking specimens and illustrations by the artist behind DK’s bestselling Anthology series, as well as plenty of intriguing information, this book will be one to treasure for young nature enthusiasts.

More in the series

An Anthology of Fungi is part of the beautiful, new and compact Anthology spin-off series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore geology and earth materials with Rocks and Minerals.