Meet the author illustrator Kenneth Kraegel

My local book store - Beachside Bookshop shared this book with me a couple of days ago. 

A mycological charmer. Kirkus Star review

Here is the blurb: In gentle rhyme, this spare and whimsical picture book from the one-of-a-kind imagination of Kenneth Kraegel introduces little readers to all sorts of wonderful mushrooms: ones that grow up high and ones that never stay dry, ones that grow in a park and ones that glow in the dark, and even one made just for them! Who can resist climbing up the soft mushroom stair, curling up in a plush mushroom chair, and preparing to dream sweet mushroom dreams? 

Then Nerdy Book Club posted this from Kenneth Kraegel. 

I was curious to discover more about Kenneth Kraegel and his books. The wonderful school library I visit each week had one book by Kenneth - King Arthur's very great Grandson.

Blurb: Henry Alfred Grummorson is the great-great-great-great-great-great great grandson of Arthur, King of Britain. On his sixth birthday, adorned with a helmet and sword, Henry goes in search of adventure. He challenges a fire-breathing dragon to a fight, but the dragon prefers a game of blowing smoke rings. A cyclops wants only to have a staring contest. Even the griffin will not engage in "a battle to the uttermost" of the type Henry desires. Desperate for a real battle, strength against strength, might against might, Henry seeks out the fearsome leviathan. Has he met his match at last -- or might he find something he didn't know he was looking for? Children bold and imaginative will relate to Henry's quest -- and smile at its unintended consequences.

Kirkus review: This is a good choice for reading aloud and for discussing such topics as friendship, aggression and the bravery it takes to change your mind.

This is a book of Shapes is a board book. Kirkus said: Bound to put a smile on readers’ faces.