Just So Stories

Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe

  • Just So Stories for Little Children: Rudyard Kipling’s stories retold. Illustrated by John Joven.

    Harper Collins Australia ISBN: 9781474938051 ISBN 10: 1474938051 Imprint: Usborne – GB October 2019 RRP $24.99 Astute readers of this blog may have suspected that I have affection for the writing of Rudyard Kipling – yes, very old-fashioned I know – but it is what it is. Therefore I was rather delighted to have this lovely new revamp…

  • Wakestone Hall (Stella Montgomery #3) – Judith Rossell

    Harper Collins Australia ISBN: 9780733338205 ISBN 10: 0733338208 Imprint: ABC Books – AU On Sale: 22/10/2018 List Price: 24.99 AUD   I’m so very sad – not because the book was disappointing you understand but because I am going to miss Stella a lot *sad face*. I suspect I won’t be the only one. I know many young, and not…

  • Clementine Rose and the Bake-Off Dilemma [#14] – Jacqueline Harvey

    Penguin Random House 9780143780595 December 3, 2018 Random House Australia Children’s RRP: $14.99 Clemmie is back with not only a new adventure but also some new and exciting family news! Penberthy House is busier than ever now that Lady Clarissa and Drew are married, which means that Clemmie has a new step-brother in Will. Also…

  • Pippa’s Island #5: Puppy Pandemonium – Belinda Murrell

    Penguin Random House 9780143793267 December 3, 2018 Random House Australia Children’s   RRP: $14.99 The many young fans who have embraced this series with much enthusiasm will be delighted with the latest – and it’s just in time for Christmas too! It’s been almost a year since Pippa and her mum, Jenna, and brother and…

  • Just Breathe – Andrew Daddo

    Penguin Australia 9780143573623 July 30, 2018 RRP: $17.99 It must be hard to be so multi-talented *wry face*.  Andrew Daddo has certainly proven his ability as not only a media figure but a very able and engaging writer. I’ve not been enthralled in recent times by a lot of the YA coming my way –…

  • Everest Adventures (Usborne True Stories series}

    Harper Collins October 2018 Imprint: Usborne ISBN 9781474948142 RRP: $12.99   Here’s a great book for your readers of non-fiction, whether boy or girl. Eleven accounts of attempts to conquer Everest are related in simple but dramatic style with all the accompanying disappointments, tragedies and triumphs. From the early 20th century following the successful explorations…

  • Mamie – Tania McCartney

      Harper Collins November 2018 ISBN: 9781460755860 ISBN 10: 1460755863 RRP $24.99 In this the centenary celebration year of May Gibbs’ iconic Australian children’s book, Tales of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie , how perfectly timely it is to have a new book which brings the creator to life for younger readers. When May first wrote her stories she…

  • Slowhand: The Life and Music of Eric Clapton – Philip Norman

    Hachette NOV 6, 2018 | 9781474606561 | RRP $32.99 Over the past week or so I’ve had the pleasure (despite my almost complete exhaustion at the end of year with long commutes etc) to read each night some of this new biography of the legend who is Eric Clapton. For many of us fans, a great deal of his…

  • Learn with Ruby Red Shoes – Kate Knapp

    Harper Collins Australia   The delightful Ruby is back. The little white hare with the endearing personality has created quite the following in her previous books. Now even tiny people can enjoy her adventures while learning some basic concepts at the same time. Knapp’s delicate illustrations offer a wealth of exploration and cosy talk while…

  • Fiona the Hippo – Richard Cowdrey

    Harper Collins Australia ISBN: 9780310766360 ISBN 10: 0310766362 Imprint: HarperCollins – US List Price: 13.99 AUD When a tiny hippo was born prematurely at Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden in January 2017 she became an internet sensation. Weighing only 29 pounds this little fighter survived and thrived and has become an inspiration to many for her plucky personality and…