The Mushroom's Other Hat - Paperback

by Nancy-Jo Taiani (Author)

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.

Author Biography

Nancy-Jo Taiani lives in New Jersey with her husband. Following a career in Information Technology, Ms. Taiani worked with 2nd graders in a local public school for seven years. She has long been a member of Studio Montclair and of the Montclair Write Group, which meets in the Montclair main library. Nancy's acrylic and watercolor paintings have been exhibited in various venues. In addition to her illustrated children's book, MishMish: Spy Cat, she has written A Night of Power: A Ramadan Story, an illustrated story to introduce 7 to 10 year-olds to the Muslim holy month. Her website for "A Night of Power" is https: //sites.google.com/site/aramadanstory. Her memoir, Healing Father John - A Journey of Contrariness, Connection and Change tells of her relationship with a charismatic and capricious priest who served in St. Peter Claver Church in Montclair.
 In her spare time not devoted to advocating for peace, justice and the environment, Ms. Taiani she enjoys painting, gardening, and hiking. 
Ms. Taiani's website is www.nancytaiani.com.