Just So Stories

Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe

  • Raymaŋgirrbuy dhäwu When I was a little girl – Kylie Gatjawarrawuy Mununggurr

    Magabala Books July 2024 ISBN: 9781922142306 RRP: $27.99 As you can imagine, I think the bond between grandmother and granddaughter is particularly special. It certainly is for me and The Kid, as it’s now been over nine years that I have been her ‘parental’ person. But I think it is the same the world over,…

  • Main Abija My Grandad – Karen Rogers

    Allen & Unwin 16 March 2021 ISBN:9781760526030 Publisher: A&U Children’s Imprint: A & U Children RRP: $24.99 ‘Dijan buk gada ola memri ai bin abum gada main abija from wen ai bin lilgel til imin libu wi. Imin titjim mi loda tings bla koltja en bla kantri. Mi hepi ba pasim det stori la main…

  • Counting Our Country – Jill Daniels

    Magabala Books 978-1-925768-65-7 February 28, 2020 RRP: $12.99 The preservation and sharing of First Australian languages and culture is of paramount importance as nations strive to not only keep their traditions intact but also to impart knowledge and understanding. Where better to start than with our youngest readers then? This delightful little board book has…

  • Our Birds: Ŋilimurruŋgu Wäyin Malanynha – Siena Stubbs  

    Magabala Books       Published:Apr 2018       ISBN:9781925360981 RRP: $17.99 Young Yolgnu woman Siena Stubbs was just twelve years old when her interest in photography began. At first taking pictures with her iPad she later began more serious photography after the gift of a camera.   It wasn’t long at all before her beautiful work found…