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  • Published: 29 September 2026
  • ISBN: 9780735264335
  • Imprint: Tundra Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 48
  • RRP: $32.99

Fritz: A Mushroom Story



Join Fritz, an introverted chanterelle mushroom, and his friend Pip, an exuberant button mushroom, on a day of fun and adventure in this adorable picture book from the illustrator of the New York Times bestseller My Little Brave Girl!

Join Fritz, an introverted chanterelle mushroom, and his friend Pip, an exuberant fly agaric mushroom, on a day of fun and adventure in this adorable picture book from the illustrator of the New York Times bestseller My Little Brave Girl!

Meet Fritz. He likes rose hip ice cream on warm days and cream of chestnut soup on cold ones. Sometimes, Fritz likes to play with lots of friends. Sometimes, he likes playing with his extroverted best friend Pip (who likes blackberry bramble ice cream on hot days and spicy nettle stew on cold ones). But most often, Fritz likes to spend time all by himself. Time to be quiet. Time to do lots of things or nothing at all.

One morning, Fritz decides to have a very Pip-like day, to see what it's like being Pip. The day starts with an exciting morning of berryball, followed by a swim in the puddle pond — and then blowing bubbles in the violet patch!

But as the day goes on, Fritz starts getting more and more frazzled — it's exhausting work being so social when you're an introvert! How can Fritz get the quiet time he needs when there's so much going on? Find out in this sweet new picture book by talented author-illustrator Kelsey Garrity-Riley.

  • Published: 29 September 2026
  • ISBN: 9780735264335
  • Imprint: Tundra Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 48
  • RRP: $32.99

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Praise for Fritz: A Mushroom Story

PRAISE AND ACCOLADES FOR My Little Brave Girl, illustrated by Kelsey Garrity-Riley:

  • A New York Times bestseller!

"The quiet, gentle text is filled with uplifting words . . . [And] a lovely presentation." —Kirkus Reviews

"A clear reminder to spread kindness, dream big, and make the most of one’s future." —Publishers Weekly

PRAISE FOR My Little Sweet Boy, illustrated by Kelsey Garrity-Riley:
"Though directed at sons, the guidance presented is sensible for kids of all genders navigating life." —Kirkus Reviews