Just So Stories

Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe



  • Peter in Peril: Courage and Hope in World War Two – Helen Bate

    Walker Books Australia ISBN: 9781910959572 Imprint: OTTER-BARRY BOOKS September 1, 2016 Australian RRP: $27.99 There is always a need for memoirs or biographical texts in a simpler format for younger students. There is also always a great demand, in my experience, for true stories of bravery especially during times of conflict. The enduring popularity of true stories around Read more

  • Are You Sitting Comfortably? – Leigh Hodgkinson

    ISBN: 9781408864821 Imprint: Bloomsbury Childrens May 2016 RRP $25.99 Sometimes it’s difficult to find just the right cosy spot in which to read. The little guy in this book is having just that problem. With loads of onomatopoeia to describe his rejected places he continues to search for that just perfect space. Hello there! Are Read more

  • The Famishing Vanishing Mahoosive Mammoth – Hollie Hughes/Leigh Hodgkinson

    Allen & Unwin Australia ISBN: 9781408862780 Publisher: Bloomsbury Imprint: Bloomsbury Child Pub Date: August 2016 RRP $14.99 This hilarious rhyming book is just pure good fun for little readers. The huge hairy mammoth has a ‘ridiculously large appetite’ and his great friend the Bug is beginning to despair of ever finding the snack that will Read more

  • The Great Dragon Bake Off – Nicola O’Byrne

    Allen & Unwin Australia ISBN: 9781408839560 Publisher :Bloomsbury Imprint: Bloomsbury Child Pub Date: August 2016 RRP $14.99   With the surfeit of cookery shows most children will have seen at least part of one if not actually The Great British Bake Off. And they may well also be familiar with Jamie Oliver. Now they can Read more

  • Look and Learn Fun

    Look and Learn Fun Allen & Unwin Bloomsbury Activity Books   Christmas is coming and though these would not be a good fit for your library they would be perfect pressies for any little people in your life. As educators we know that play and learning not only should go together but must especially in Read more

  • Frankie the Blankie – Jennifer Sattler

    Bloomsbury ISBN: 9781619636750 Imprint: Bloomsbury USA Childrens RRP $16.99 This is a sweet little board book for those little ones who may be having trouble parting with a beloved snuggle. Doris is a very cute gorilla who is totally and permanently attached to her blankie, Frankie. They do everything together but when a jungle buddy Read more