Just So Stories

Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe

  • Happy All Over – Emma Quay

    Harper Collins Australia April 2024 RRP: $24.99 I’ve had such a backlog of PBs stacked up (two boxes)and not because I didn’t want to read and review them, simply because there have been many MG and YA novels pushing their way into my bedtime reading schedule. My mission over the next few weeks is to…

  • And now…

    Those who are of a certain vintage will remember the olden days when we had intermission in movies. A little pause for everyone to get themselves sorted with refreshment and a pee break – and of course, initially to change the reel. This is one of those but without the snack bar (you can find…

  • Backyard Tennis – Carl Merrison. Illustrated by Samantha Campbell.

    Hachette JUL 31, 2024 | 9780734421548 | RRP $19.99 The kiddos with whom I shared Backyard Footy last year absolutely loved it, and we had some very energetic discussion about favourite teams and players. Many of the same children had also loved My Deadly Boots, when I had read it to them. For all your readers who love tennis,…

  • Just Like You/Bitjan Nhankuna Nhe – Natashia Curtin

    Walker Books Australia August 2024 ISBN13:9781760658069 Australia RRP:$25.99 New Zealand RRP:$27.99 I absolutely love this 💚 and, though it’s not due for release for another couple of weeks, it is perfect to share during this week of NAIDOC specials. Natashia Curtin grew up in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, in a Yolngu community called Ramingining. As…

  • NAIDOC Week titles from Penguin

    Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud NAIDOC Week is a time for all Australians to celebrate the history and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The theme of NAIDOC Week 2024 is ‘Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud’, which ‘celebrates the unyielding spirit of our communities and invites all…

  • Jandamarra Cadd – Artist

    Jandamarra is a Sunshine Coast artist who has received much acclaim for his work – which is just outstanding. He’s just completed a new mural but had this to say while sharing the first images of it. Been working on this new mural of Evonne Goolagong Cawley. This is the 4th mural I have worked…

  • Circles of Life – Gregg Dreise

    Penguin Australia March 2024 Alphabet Song / Rap – Aboriginal Style by Gregg Dreise – YouTube Together Forever By Gregg Dreise (featuring Ed Owen-Jones) Stop Motion Lollies & Pens Animation. – YouTube My Culture and Me by Gregg Dreise – YouTube Kookoo Kookaburra Song Gregg Dreise – YouTube I Open the Door Promo ILF –…

  • Aunty Kim @ Lithgow Primary School

    Yes, this is my middle daughter revolutionising inclusive education at Lithgow Primary School – ❤️💛🖤 And here is the activity booklet she put together for her jarjums – free for you to use with yours.

  • Three Dresses – Wanda Gibson

    UQP April 2024 ISBN: 9780702266355 RRP: $26.99 As soon as I saw this book, I wanted to review it as I knew it would be both beautiful and poignant. I’ve not been to Hopevale or Woorabinda, only as far as Cairns, but I know people who have both been and worked there. I have though,…

  • Doubles Disaster: Ash Barty Tennis Camp Diaries #1 – Ash Barty, Jasmin McGaughey. Illustrated by Jade Goodwin.

    Harper Collins Australia July 2024 Your junior readers who have been gobbling up the Little Ash series are going to go nuts when they see this and realise that a whole new series, another step up the reading ladder, is happening! Ash is very excited that she’s been chosen to go to her first tennis…