Mushrooms by Sylvia Plath Illustrated by Aitch

 A beautiful book from Pulitzer Prize-winner Sylvia Plath with stunning illustrations by Aitch.

Nudgers and shovers

In spite of ourselves.

 Our kind multiplies:

We shall by morning Inherit the earth . . .

Delve deep into the undergrowth and explore the underfoot world of mushrooms through the breathtaking words of Pulitzer Prize winner, Sylvia Plath. Discover their many colours and hues, their ability to break through any terrain and their determination to not be ignored.

In her eyes, it is a world rooted in nature, resilience and womanhood. With stunning illustrations from artist Aitch, this is a sumptuous book to be adored and treasured. The perfect gift for lovers of poetry, nature and those who find beauty in the overlooked.

Illustrated by:Aitch
Format:Hardback 32 pages
Publisher:Hachette Children's Group
Imprint:Hodder Children's Books
ISBN:9781444975772
Published:24 Sep 2026
Classifications:For National Curriculum Key Stage 2, Interest age: from c 7 years, Picture storybooks, Poetry (Children's / Teenage), Animal stories (Children's / Teenage)
Weight:264g
Dimensions:196 x 258 x 10 (mm)