Monty and the Mushrooms
Monty and the Mushrooms by Dev Petty, published by Simon and Schuster on March 18, 2025, is a picture book that explores the humorous interactions between a marmot and his noisy mushroom neighbors. With 40 pages of vibrant illustrations, this book presents a whimsical story that highlights the challenges of living next to boisterous creatures in the forest, particularly for Monty, who values his peace and quiet.
Readers will find a delightful narrative that captures the essence of social themes and manners, as Monty navigates the disruptions caused by his cheerful mushroom neighbors. The story features elements of humor and nature, making it an engaging read for children. Through Monty’s experiences, the book offers insights into the dynamics of community and the importance of understanding different personalities, all while maintaining a lighthearted tone.
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A marmot’s peace and quiet gets disturbed by noisy mushroom neighbors in this delightfully zany picture book perfect for fans of Unicorns Are the Worst! and Dragons Love Tacos!
Everyone knows mushrooms are the loudest creatures in the forest. They’re why worms go underground and birds have wings—to get away from the noise!
Everyone also knows marmots love quiet, especially irritable ones like Monty. All is well until he gets boisterous, cheerful, mushroom neighbors, with their endless mushroom jokes, mushroom poetry, and mushroom songs. What’s a marmot to do?
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