Just So Stories

Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe



  • More Puffin Littles!

    Penguin Australia These new Puffin collections for the younger readers in your mob are just terrific! Not so long ago I reviewed Puffin Little Cook: Snacks which took its place with our cookbooks to aid The Kid in her learning to be self-sufficient. These would be just as useful in her home school program as Read more

  • Full Speed: Kensy and Max #6 – Jacqueline Harvey

    Penguin Australia September 2020 ISBN: 9781760890025 Imprint: Puffin RRP: $16.99 Is it any wonder that Jacqueline Harvey’s fans are legion? Her consummate skill in smashing out superlative stories for young ‘uns just continues to enthrall and capture their reading hearts. Now the sixth instalment in the hugely successful Kensy and Max series takes the thrills even further as Read more

  • The World of Roald Dahl – with illustrations by Quentin Blake

    Penguin Australia September 2020 Imprint: Puffin ISBN: 9780241447970 $19.99 Another stunning book from Puffin as the anniversary celebrations roll out and let’s face it, Roald Dahl is a gift that keeps on giving. I know I wouldn’t be the only one to need to keep replenishing RD books as they become increasingly battered due to much borrowing Read more

  • Me Time: The self-care guide to being your own best friend- Jessica Sanders

    Five Mile October 2019 ISBN: 9781925970036ISBN-10: 1925970035 RRP $24.95 Raising teenagers can be a minefield. Having raised three daughters and now raising my teen granddaughter, I can fully attest to this. I reckon we need all the help we can get and I’m a firm believer in both empowering and encouraging our young women to be their Read more

  • Finding Francois – Gus Gordon

    Penguin Australia July 2020 ISBN: 9780143794141 Imprint: Puffin RRP: $24.99 In over eighty books Gus Gordon has demonstrated time and again his talent at producing the type of quality books we love to share with our young readers. This beautiful picture book is heart-warming and endearing as two little characters, both lonely and longing for real friendship, discover Read more

  • Pink – Margaret Wild & Judith Rossell

    Harper Collins July 2020 ISBN: 9781460757499 ISBN 10: 1460757491 Imprint: HarperCollins – AU List Price: 24.99 AUD It’s not easy to be different especially for small people and often the feelings of exclusion are very overwhelming. This gorgeous picture book illustrates perfectly that being different is OK and will empower young readers to not only accept but embrace their Read more