So Careful

Imaginative Ruby-Anne is tasked with delivering a casserole to Grandma in this unique spin on Little Red Riding Hood.

Ruby-Anne is a small girl with a big imagination. When her mother asks her to deliver a casserole to Grandma’s house, Ruby-Anne knows from fairy tales that dangers may lurk on the path. She gathers her courage, does her research, and scours the house for resources. But will all her preparations be enough?
 
So Careful is a hilarious and warm story that celebrates imagination, risk-taking, and resilience. The quirky, detailed artwork beautifully captures and extends the story.

• A funny, heart-warming twist on Little Red Riding Hood.
• Ruby-Anne’s resourcefulness and courage will inspire young readers who face their own anxieties.
• Dynamic illustrations perfectly capture the fun and emotion of this hilarious adventure.

Born and raised in Tasmania, Anna Brotherson studied linguistics and Classical Greek at the Australian National University. She has since worked as a public servant, Bible storyteller, childbirth doula, and Koine Greek teacher. She developed a love for quality children’s literature during early motherhood, as it afforded her a delightful way to spend time with her children while sitting down. Anna and her family live in Sydney, Australia.
 
Helen Flook is an illustrator from North Wales, UK. After graduating in Graphic Design from Norwich School of Art, she worked throughout Europe on archaeology sites and managed a RSPB centre in North Wales. She later moved to Canada with the intention of becoming an illustrator. Now back in Wales, she has illustrated over one hundred books including two of her own and one award-winning title in 2014.
 

ISBN ：978-1-76036-260-7

Release Date ：7th April 2026

RRP ：$24.99 AUD

Age range：5 years and up

Binding ：Hardback

Trim Size ：210 mm in H | 255 mm in W

Extent ：40 pages | Four-colour Interior

Imprint ：Starfish Bay Children's Books

Categories ：Children's Picture Books