I am the mushroom with the coolest hat. No one else has a hat like mine.

In a peaceful forest, a bright pink mushroom loves being the centre of attention. Can she learn how to share the spotlight when a flower begins to grow beside her?

From an award-winning author-illustrator comes this story about giving friendship time to bloom.

Details

ISBN13: 9781760764722
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 32
Edition:
Publication Date: 30 Jun 2026
Publisher: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
Publication City, Country: Fisherman's Bend, Australia
Dimensions (cm): 26.3(H)x22.2(L)x1(W)376
Weight (gm): 376

Author Biography

Sally Soweol Han is a Korean-Australian artist. She strives to explain stories beyond words through her illustrations. Her first picture book, Tiny Wonders, won the Children's Book Council of Australia award for New Illustrator. Her second picture book, Nightsong, was a finalist for the Illustrator of the Year in Bologna Children's Book Fair and shortlisted in the Australian Book Industry Awards. Her third book, The Colours of Home, was published in 2025. Sally currently lives in Geoje, a beautiful island surrounded by the blue sea in South Korea, where she dedicates herself to creating picture books that bring joy and happiness to all ages.

Reviews

Praise for The Colours of Home: 'Han's ability to convey a positive, reassuring message makes this book especially valuable for children settling into a new home or an unfamiliar environment.' -- Angela Meyer, Books + Publishing * Books + Publishing *
Praise for The Colours of Home: 'This is visual storytelling at its best and offers so many opportunities for the reader to see their own world through new eyes.' -- Barbara Braxton * ReadPlus *
Praise for Nightsong: 'Mesmerizing and sure to inspire listeners to attend to the symphonies in their own environments.' -- Kirkus reviews * Kirkus *
Praise for Nightsong: 'A stunning picture book about sounds and curiosity.' -- Shaye Wardrop * Kids' Book Review *