WENJIA
TANG
Wenjia Tang is an award-winning freelance illustrator and a former New Yorker, currently based in Nanjing, China. She graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) in 2017 with a BFA in Illustration.
Wenjia enjoys exploring themes of nature and its relationship with human society. Her work often portrays serene, peaceful scenes with subtle, speckled textures.
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Humongous Fungus
Mapping Neighborhoods of Kids Around the Globe
Written by Lynne Boddy
Illustrated by Wenjia Tang
From tiny microbes to the largest living thing, fungi are everywhere! Without fungi, our ecosystem would not work. It provides food for plants and animals and creates a place for them to live. But beware, some types of fungi can destroy crops through fungal diseases or even change animals' behavior. This fascinating foraging book for kids is sure to keep little ones engaged and entertained!
Did you know that fungi are made to make medicine for humans? Or that the most mushrooms can be seen in autumn? This picture book about nature is packed with fun facts about fungi. It includes gross-out stories of fungal infections that kids will love, incredible facts about bananageddon, crop disease, epidemics, and zombified ants! It's the ultimate gift for children who are interested in nature and microorganisms.
Format: 64 pages, Hardcover
Published: August 17, 2021 by DK Children
ISBN: 9780744033335
Language: English
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Awards
2023 - Annual Literature Award, The Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries, Award of Excellence in Literature for Young Adults