Just So Stories

Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe


  • That’s Not My Koala – Fiona Watt/Rachel Wells

    Harper Collins July 2019 ISBN: 9781474945561 ISBN 10: 1474945562 Imprint: Usborne – GB List Price: 14.99 AUD Hurray for the 20th anniversary of one of the most delightful concept books for little ones ever! Teeny people will love stroking the touchy-feely aspect of each page with the shiny claws, fuzzy tummy or soft paws. Everyone who loves to read…

  • Count with Little  Fish – Lucy Cousins

    Walker Books Australia ISBN: 9781406374193 Imprint: Walker April 1, 2018 Australian RRP: $11.99 New Zealand RRP: $13.99 This has to be one of the cutest board books I’ve seen in a long time! We all know Lucy Cousins vibrant and expressive illustrative style and this underwater journey with some very funky fish is just a delight. Babies and toddlers…

  • The Crayons’ Book of Numbers – Drew Daywalt/Oliver Jeffers Harper Collins

    Harper Collins ISBN:9780008212865 ISBN 10: 0008212864 Imprint: HarperCollins – GB On Sale: 24/10/2016 RRp $14.99   Since the first appearance of the ‘Crayons’ they have been very firm favourites with readers of all ages but of course, especially little people. This delightful board book is a great introduction to these colourful personalities particularly for the tiniest of book-lovers.…

  • Lift and Look – Dinosaurs/Space

    Dinosaurs (Lift and Look) Published: 01-02-2016 ISBN: 9781408864067 Imprint: Bloomsbury Activity Books RRP: $12.99 Space (Lift and Look) Published: 01-02-2016 ISBN: 9781408864074 Imprint: Bloomsbury Activity Books RRP: $12.99 These beautiful sturdy board books are just an absolute delight! With large lift up flaps they are perfect for small hands and will withstand much loving re-reading.…

  • Once I Heard a Little Wombat – Renee Treml

    Penguin Random House Australia ISBN: 9780857987396 Published: 03/08/2015 Imprint: Random House Australia Children’s   RRP $14.99   Renee Treml has presented another beautiful book for little ones with this re-working of an old nursery rhyme, Once I Saw a Little Bird; and given children a wonderful opportunity to hop, jump, flop and more as the rhythmic text unfolds.…