Poisonous Fungus Amongus is Here— The Rhyming Kid (or Adult) Book For Mushroom Safety

Poisonous Fungus Amongus is Here— The Rhyming Kid (or Adult) Book For Mushroom Safety

From The Poison Lab by Clinical Toxicology LLC

November 17, 2025 · 3 min · Episode 45

About this episode

This episode discusses the children's book 'Poisonous Fungus Amongus', focusing on mushroom safety and toxicology.

Get your copy here! https://a.co/d/8QUBmQy Want to hear it with insights from the author?:  • Poisonous Fungus Among Us | Full Children’...   Don't have time for the full thing: check the highlights:  • Poisonous Fungus Amongus Highlights Reel   Want a clearer picture: Full reading large scale here:  • Poisonous Fungus Amongus- Children's Book ...   From the mind of a toxicologist who treats real mushroom poisonings alongside doctors and poison centers comes Poisonous Fungus Amongus—a playful, rhyming adventure into the fascinating world of poisonous mushrooms! Inside, readers will find a colorful introduction to mushroom anatomy and ecology—learning the parts of a mushroom and discovering helpful hints for safe foraging and identifying dangerous look-alikes. Every species featured in these pages is a real poisonous mushroom, brought to life through vivid illustrations and engaging verse. This beautifully illustrated book goes beyond the basics, exploring how mushrooms grow, reproduce, and take shape in nature—from tiny spores to sprawling…

People in this episode

Guest: author

Topics covered

  • mushroom safety
  • toxicology
  • children's literature
  • foraging
  • poisonous mushrooms

Keywords

  • mushrooms
  • poisonous
  • safety
  • foraging
  • toxicology
  • children's book
  • illustrations

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Clinical Toxicology LLC

Books & works: Poisonous Fungus Amongus

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