Just So Stories

Hardie Grant

November 2023

ISBN: 9781743799154
ISBN-10: 1743799152

RRP: $29.99

If you have come thus far, and not yet discovered Meredith Gaston Masnata‘s glorious books, do yourself a favour and rush to your nearest bookstore.

I first discovered them a few years back when I was revamping our very tired, very boring, very neglected non-fiction collection and we were on the verge of ‘genrefying’ it. I wanted a collection that we flippantly nicknamed ‘warm and fuzzy’ but essentially, books focused on well-being and self, that would appeal to our teen audience.

Meredith’s gorgeous pocket-sized volumes of prettily illustrated sound advice were a perfect addition. This newest is a wonderful daily inspiration to explore creativity in its broadest sense. Rather than focusing on simply ‘art’ try expanding your ideas and imagination to embrace everyday magic whether it’s your senses, nature, food, tea, thoughtfulness, photography and, of course, traditional visual art forms. 

With bite-sized chapters, quotes, affirmations and prayers, this is the perfect book to have on your bedside table to dip into for a daily reminder. This one has gone onto The Kid’s shelf as she continues to develop her art and her desire to become involved in screen and media, so that she can enjoy the inspiration regularly.

Like all Hardie Grant publications, this is a delight to hold with it’s slightly textured hardback cover, the petite size and, naturally, Meredith’s delightful artwork. Highly recommended for personal or library shelves. Check out all the titles here.