★A seamless blend of natural science, art creation and hands-on discovery.
※Diverse habitats: city plants, pond ecosystems, forest fungi—rich themes that let children explore nature from every angle.
※High educational value: knowledge plus field activities spark curiosity, sharpen observation, nurture scientific thinking and eco-awareness.
※Science meets art: each book offers fresh interactive drawing lessons in a unique “STEM + art” model that boosts creative expression while satisfying both parents and kids.

★A perfect field-study toolkit.
※For parents: an ideal companion for weekend park walks or holiday adventures—read, explore and record together.
※For schools, nature centers and study camps: a ready-made curriculum packed with systematic knowledge and engaging observation, sketching and journaling tasks.
※For educators: a springboard to design lessons and organize outdoor projects that guide students in scientific inquiry.

★A gift children will treasure!
※From everyday dandelions to deadly poisonous mushrooms, from drifting duckweed to berry-laden shrubs, tadpoles to frogs, minnows to water snakes—everything that fascinates young minds.
※Ages 3 to 103: toddlers, primary and secondary students, even parents will learn and have fun.
※Perfect for shared reading: create lasting childhood memories as families read, explore and draw together.

The set includes three titles:
-City Plants
-Pond Life,
-Forest Mushrooms.

More than an encyclopedia of mushrooms, this is an enchanting journey into the forest. From early spring to late autumn, mushroom lovers roam woods and clearings in search of fragrant, mysterious fungi. *Forest Mushrooms* celebrates those aromatic treasures.

Readers meet edible beauties and lethal look-alikes found in forests, glades and even city parks. Acclaimed artist Alexander Vyazeminsky renders every cap and gill in subtle watercolor hues, while veteran mycologist Irina Ukhanova guides us through safe identification and appreciation. Step-by-step drawing prompts invite children to sketch from life, turning observation into art.

Suitable for all ages, the book sparks curiosity, teaches safe foraging, and deepens respect for nature’s marvels and perils. A keepsake volume that beckons every reader into the woods to discover the hidden kingdom of mushrooms.

**Author**
Irina Ukhanova – author of multiple mushroom guides, former editor-in-chief of *Russian Mushroom Lover* magazine, member of the St. Petersburg Mycological Society. Her lifelong passion for “quiet hunting” began in childhood with her father, an avid forager.

**Illustrator**
Alexander Vyazeminsky (b. 1946) – Russia’s premier mushroom painter. Trained at the St. Petersburg Academy of Arts, he specializes in watercolor landscapes and botanical art. His work is held by the Minneapolis Institute of Art, Boston Athenaeum, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Kew Gardens, the Shirley Sherwood Collection, and numerous private collections worldwide.