Maple and the Crystal Cavern by Kate Monkman ~ Illustrated Children’s Book signed by Author

Maple and the Crystal Cavern ~ Paperback Children's Storybook "Life is a strange mix of joy and sorrow all at once, and you just have to Jiggle Jig whenever you get the chance" Maple and the Crystal Cavern is a new children's book inspired by mushrooms, mycelium, nature and the wood wide web. It took me around five years to complete and is professionally produced by SilverWood Books Ltd. Join Maple Syrup on an exciting adventure as she journey's from the soot and smog of LLandfill town right in the centre of FaekieLand - a huge human rubbish dump - to the magical Crystal Caverns home of the mycelie fungus gnomes. Learn the mycelies secrets and maybe dance a 'Jiggle Jig' or two! Will Maple discover who she truly is? A magical children's story about the wonders of mycelium and the 'Wood Wide Web' (nature's internet) learn how miraculous mushrooms could help save the planet! The book also explores some deeper themes such as loss and the cycle of life in a gentle way. Has a positive, hopeful message about the many benefits and uses of mushrooms to help save the environment. Includes a glossary and Fungi facts section to help children understand some of the concepts in the book Approx ages 7+ Based on real mushroomy facts! Each book is signed by me and comes with a free bookmark and Stickers Book size :- 25 x 18cm 10 x 7 inches Over 70 pages with 20 full colour illustrations