Just So Stories

Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe

The AR in Sydney Harbour – Judith Barker Illustrated by Janie Frith.

Woodslane Series: A Fun Phoneme Story ISBN: 978192335045 Imprint: Woodslane Pty Ltd Publisher: Woodslane Pty Ltd Country of Publication: Australia I haven’t seen all of this series though I did review The Ng in Ningaloo earlier this year but I do know it has been very popular in clAssrooms as educators ARe always keen to make learning enjoyable and memorable.…

November 17, 2025
The Grown-up’s Guide to Picture Books – Lara Cain Gray. Illustrated by Timothy Ide & Lorena Carrington

Midnight Sun Publishing July 2024 ISBN: 9781922858504 | $34.99 When I was a kid I didn’t really know picture books, in the way we see them today. I did have a few illustrated books – my two favourites, well-worn and much-loved, are still with me today and pictured below. I’m guessing that because I read…

September 3, 2024
BrilliANT : A Journey into the Impressive Life of an Ant- Rosi Ngwenya and Sandy Flett

For a word nerd such as I, or your participANTs, whether in the classroom or library – including any miscreANTs that some of you will have in your group of readers, this is just fANTastic! Who would ever have ANTicipated a book that would reveal the entire life journey of an ant and its colony…

August 1, 2024
No. 5 Bubblegum Street – Mikolaj Pa. Illustrated by Gosia Herba.

New South Books Greystone Kids May 2024 ISBN: 9781778400629 RRP: AUD$29.99, NZD$34.99 This is a super addition to this week’s theme of ‘happy-ness’ with it’s quirky subject matter, lively text and vibrant, hand-drawn illos. I’m pretty sure I’ve not seen these creators’ work before, but it’s sensational, and I can guarantee you that your Smalls…

July 27, 2024