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Title: Theodore and the Talking Mushroom by Leo Lionni ISBN: 0-394-92312-X Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers Pub. Date: 12 October, 1971 Format: Library Binding Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $6.99

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Average Customer Rating: 4 (1 review)

Rating: 4
Summary: Talking `Shrooms?!
Comment: If you are looking for another Swimmy or Frederick, or even Alexander, this is NOT it. The usual cute torn-paper mouse illustrations are here, but this is a weird story, and not a very happy one, either. At first I had to wonder what kind of mushroom Leonni was on when he wrote this. The story is about a mouse who finds a mushroom that "talks," or so he thinks, at least at first. Anyway, the cat`s out of the bag, and everyone thinks Theodore must be great because he discovered a mushroom that speaks, moreover, he is the only one who can understand it. Thus begins his dilemma.

I suppose this tale is a good starting point for discussions about verifying ones facts, speaking before thinking, getting carried away, the dilemma of when to speak out the truth despite the terrible outcome and accepting the consequences of one`s actions. Maybe this is not so weird, after all: just not so light-hearted as the aforementioned stories. Theodore learns an important lesson, albeit a rueful one, and the book is not devoid of humour.