Just So Stories

Harper Collins Australia

September 2023

• ISBN: 9780733342745
• ISBN 10: 0733342744
• Imprint: ABC Books AU
• RRP: $22.99

Singing sisters Teeny Tiny Stevies, ARIA winners in 2020 for Best Children’s Album, are now on their 4th picture book for Littles.

This simple but easily recognisable celebration of Christmas Aussie style, will resonant with even tiny kids who will make connections with their own families, and festive activities.

Mozzies and cicadas, beach and bush, camping and cooking, pavlova and play under the sprinkler or in the paddle pool… last day of school -hooray!! Smalls will readily identify with many of these images and Simon Howe’s illustrations are both fun and expressive, particularly in the small but iconic Australian details such as the native animals ornaments, beach cricket, seagulls pinching hot chips, and mangos. He really captures the sense of light and heat throughout and conveys those long, humid days that leave us all panting.

This is a terrific addition to your Christmas reading for kiddos from as young as 3 and a big thumbs up from me.