Just So Stories

Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe

  • Mulga Bill’s Bicycle – Illustrated by Kilmeny and Deborah Niland

    Harper Collins Australia ISBN: 9781460763728 ISBN 10: 1460763726 Imprint: HarperCollins AU RRP: $24.99 Those of us of a certain vintage, who have been teacher-librarians for a considerable length of time know this book very well indeed – and, I would think, have used it countless times over the years. [Anyone else remember when Year 7s used to ‘do’…

  • The Puffin Book of Bedtime Stories

      Penguin 9780143796732 July 2, 2019 Puffin RRP $29.99 If you are looking for a special gift for a little reader – and it’s never too early to think about Christmas, let’s face it! – this would be the perfect fit. Eight of Australia’s best- loved picture books from some of our best and brightest…

  • Ho! Ho! Ho! There’s a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Christmas Cake – Hazel Edwards/Deborah Niland

      Penguin Australia 9780143790679 October 1, 2018 Picture Puffin RRP $19.99 For almost forty years the Hippopotamus has entertained children with its antics and now there’s a super new Christmas book to kick off another generation of young fans. The family of the house in question are busy preparing for Christmas with many activities with…