Just So Stories

Scholastic Australia

December 2025

ISBN 9781761643088

RRP: $29.99 [Pre-order from your usual suppliers]

Combining all four of the Lullaby stories into one exquisite hardcover this would make a truly beautiful gift for a Small in your circle or, of course, to share with your class of little humans. The gentle verses could easily be used as a series read-aloud prompting rich conversations afterwards on the topic of the animals or locations.

With Bushland, Rainforest, Outback and Ocean lullabies to share, you have all the wealth and beauty of our country’s wildlife and landscapes at your fingertips. Sally’s verse is soothing and full of wonder – and perfectly cadenced. It is in fact – as you would already know if you have seen the singular titles – perfect for calming and comforting any little person who has had a busy day.

With those high summer days at the start of the school year, they would even be ideal for that after-break ‘sleeping tigers’ routine – just a quiet read-aloud while they recharge their little energiser bunny batteries.

As for the illustrations – just lush! They are delicate and pretty. I particularly love the seascapes – the seahorses!!! just superlative! It’s such a lovely bind-up, why not gift it to someone in your circle – especially for a new arrival or in a Santa sack? A soporific but sensational 5 😴😴😴😴😴rating for babies to 6/7 years.