Just So Stories

Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe

The Dog who Danced on the Moon – John Boyne. Illustrated by Ashling Lindsay.

Penguin Australia July 2024 This a rather charming rhyming story with a special leaning towards bedtime, exploring aspirations and determination in a warm and inspirational way. Jeremy’s dreams of space exploration are scoffed at by his peers, and even his teachers, but that doesn’t stop his absorbing as much information about the topic as possible,…

September 5, 2024
The Colourful World of Poppy Starr Olsen: A novel inspired by the life of the Australian Olympic skateboarder – Poppy Starr Olsen & Jess Black

Penguin Australia From the opening pages this is just a joyful experience and one that I binged in just two sessions. I’ll be honest here. I didn’t know of Poppy (I don’t watch or follow the Olympics) and I know – well knew – zilch about skateboarding so I didn’t really know what to expect.…

September 10, 2022
Think Big! – Kes Gray/Nathan Reed

JUN 25, 2019 | 9781444942132 | RRP $15.99 Hachette If you are looking to inspire your little readers to reach for the stars this will be a fun yet still thought-provoking read. Taking a new twist on the old nursery rhyme Humpty Dumpty and his nursery rhyme friends are discussing what they might like to be when they…

September 26, 2019