Coming to us from stylish Melbourne publisher Berbay Books, this junior novel by Charlotte Lance is thoughtful and unusual.

We are told a story from two perspectives: Gary is a grey moth, who gives gloomy Eeyore vibes. Gary has the ‘Tuesday sads’ and bemoans his grey life and his grey cardigan.

Florence is a chaotic butterfly, and when a flurry of activity causes Florence to lose sight of the beautiful, colourful garment she wore to school, Gary can’t resist the urge to take it, to try it on, to enjoy a more colourful life.

This is a story about the different ways we experience things and move through the world. It will delight readers who enjoy encountering new and interesting words in their travels; great words like ‘schlep’, ‘galumph’ and ‘effervescent’ are dotted throughout. The illustrations by David Booth are gorgeous, and I love the neat zine-like design details with hand-drawn headings.

A book about finding the right fit and finding friendship for ages 8+.

Kim Gruschow is from Readings St Kilda