Just So Stories

Penguin Australia

May 2025

• ISBN: 9781761354915
• Imprint: Puffin
• Format: Board Book
• RRP: $14.99

The adorable glow worms, such a huge hit on their first appearance (2020), are now in a sweet board book format for your Smallest bugs in rugs.

Goodnight, Glow Worms shining bright,
Time to dim your Glow Worm light.
Glow Worms gleaming, beaming round,
Can’t switch off and can’t wind down.

The delightful rhyming text, paired with Aura Parker’s joyful and oh-so-cute illustrations, make this a burst of real happiness to share with any little human, from the tiniest right up to toddlers and beyond. Along the way, the Smalls are learning colours and lots of wonderful action words.

I defy anyone to read this book and NOT fall in love with these cutie little critters. And, of course, it makes a perfect bedtime read – exactly the sort of the book that the grown-up loves reading as well! There’s some fun activities for the little bit older ones as well.

I give it a glowing 💡💡💡💡💡 rating for any Small from newborn upwards.

I think after our trip next week we might head to Mt Tambourine and check out the glow worm caves there.