Just So Stories

Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe

  • Bugs in Danger – Mark Kurlansky

    Bloomsbury Australia Published: 07-01-2020 ISBN: 9781547600854 Imprint: Bloomsbury Children’s Books RRP: $20.00 I think there are many of us who are looking out for books that will both engage our students as well as inform them with the intention of developing their environmental conscience. I think there would be many who are already hanging bee…

  • How to Save the Whole Stinkin’ Planet – Lee Constable

    Penguin June 2019 ISBN: 9781760890261 Imprint: Puffin RRP: $19.99 With the world’s attention on Mighty Girl Greta Thunberg and her activism for drawing attention to the critical state of the globe this book will be a timely addition to your collection whether for general borrowing or for your own environmental group (we have Champions for Change at our…

  • Nullaboo Hullabaloo – Fleur Ferris

    Penguin 9780143787143 May 7, 2019 Puffin   RRP: $14.99   We could all use some more fairy dust in our lives. Whether it’s because of the gloom and doom of daily news reports or if (like me packing up house) because of some personal issues. I maintain that a liberal sprinkling of fairy sparkle would…

  • Backyard – Ananda Braxton-Smith & Lizzy Newcomb

    Walker Books Australia ISBN: 9781925381177 Imprint: Black Dog Books Release Date: August 1, 2018 Australian RRP: $24.99 New Zealand RRP: $27.99 As educators we are always seeking new ways to switch on our youngsters to awareness and a responsibility towards the environment and we sometimes overlook the smaller picture for the larger. This book with its focus on the amazing…

  • Benny Bungarra’s Big Bush Clean-up – Sally Morgan/Ambelin Kwaymullina

    Magabala Books Author:Sally Morgan Illustrator:Ambelin Kwaymullina Published:Jun 2018 ISBN:9781925360882 RRP: $16.99 What a great way to kick off NAIDOC week! This is a terrific new book which mixes animals and vivid colours into a powerful message for little people about caring for our environment and our animals’ habitats. Benny Bungarra is very busy as one…

  • Finch – Penny Matthews

    Walker Books ISBN: 9781760650759 Release Date: August 1, 2018 Australian RRP: $16.99 Even in holiday mode it’s a big ask for me to read a book in one sitting but this one is a corker! At once a coming-of-age story and a beautiful reflection on accepting differences its country setting along with an environmental theme provides a strong…