Just So Stories

Fremantle Press

January 2026

ISBN: 9781760996260

$19.99 GST

This great favourite of many which has been in its original format and a board book, is now in a sweet-sized smaller hardback edition, just perfect for little hands who are beginning to enjoy their books. This is exactly the right size for toddlers especially to hold, turn the pages and find their favourites for the big person to read – over and over.

A celebration of his country inspired by his Nana and Gran, Ezekiel, together with his mother, has created a classic for all-time. Since the original publication in 2011, it has continually enchanted readers regularly.

The text itself is simple but eloquent and poetic, and the illustrations are simply stunning – there is no other way to describe them. This standby for any lower school unit of inquiry with cross-cultural perspectives or for any of our significant First Nations dates, or indeed to partner with those units on Australian landscapes, is a must-have for any library or classroom.

As we now see more and more fine titles coming from our First Nations creators, we have finally a plentitude of excellent resources but some are real stand-outs and deserve to go to the top of the list.

Now we have this particularly excellent title in an edition that is eminently suitable for early childhood centres, kindergartens and creches especially. It is a brilliant jewel to add to your collection and I happily give it 5 🪃🌅🦘🐨☀️rating.