Just So Stories

Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe



  • Nest – Tanith King

    Scholastic Australia July 2026 ISBN: 9781761648489 RRP: $26.99 The illustrations are beautifully rendered and the minimal text is quite evocative. It’s a simple book about how love is expressed for small people. I just have one problem with it. It’s clearly Australian and we know that via the azure kingfisher and the frogmouth mentioned, also… Read more

  • What Jack Brought Back – Jonathan Bentley

    ISBN:9781760506957 Price:AU$22.99, NZ$27.99 Publisher:Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing Sep 29th, 2026 Oh LOOK!!! it’s a picture book that’s just pure fun!! I just love Jonathan’s work and he’s such a thoroughly nice guy as well. And this new one is absolutely a joyful romp that kiddos will love. Utter nonsense, lots of rhymes [can already see… Read more

  • Picture Book Month bonus: Hometown – Shaun Tan

    Allen & Unwin September 2026 ISBN:9781761180811 Publisher:A&U Children’s Imprint:A & U Children RRP: $35.00 Some reviews just demand to be written straight away and this is one. I read this glorious, sumptuous, provocative, thoughtful, philosophical book last night and absolutely revelled in its beauty and magicality. I am still miffed that I missed out on… Read more

  • I See Red – Maggie Hutchings & Sarah Zweck

    Thames & Hudson September 2026ISBN: 9781760764890 RRP: $26.99 Anyone with more than one child has been there. When a sibling squabble escalates into the 100 Days War within a matter of minutes. Tempers flare faster than a bushfire in January and it seems that no matter of peace talks are helping. But just sometimes, the… Read more

  • Mr Badger and the Boubles Grand Hotel – Leigh Hobbs

    Allen & Unwin November 2026 ISBN:9781761182228 Publisher:A&U Children’s Imprint:A & U Children RRP: $26.99 Leigh Hobbs with the process #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 ‘Thrilling and disturbing, a stay at the Boubles Grand Hotel is never boring.’ – Sir Windy and Lady Wanda Whoppa It’s been a while since we’ve had a new encounter with… Read more

  • October Wrap-Up!

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