Sheldon, the Mushroom — Pamela M. Tuck

Sheldon is a tall mushroom living in a big field and surrounded by beautiful wildflowers. He's teased by the Flower Girls for not having vibrant colors and a pleasant fragrance. He's ignored by the bugs who visit the Flower Girls every day. Sheldon watches the Flower Girls and bugs enjoy themselves dancing and singing, without ever including him. Sheldon feels lonelier each day until the day it rains . . . and he becomes a hero.