In this story, the author uses the forest as a background for the normal day-to-day interaction between the plants and critters. She gives life to two very different but close mushroom friends, Deda Rae and Francine. One is a delicious mushroom while the other is a harmful form of toadstool. However, in the forest, the critters and plants respect the others' role and purpose. Then, Mr. Jellie appears looking for a yummy meal of fried mushrooms. Banding...