Just So Stories

Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe

  • You Belong – Liv Downing.Illustrations by Mel Matthews.

    Allen & Unwin ISBN:9781761181702 Publisher:A&U Children’s Imprint:Albert Street Books RRP: $24.99 What a delightful and meaningful book this is for Smalls with the clever cut-out echoing a globe! This simple text with its colourful and expressive illustrations encourages Smalls to take notice of their world, and others around them in their immediate communities as well…

  • B is for Bedtime: Before You Close Your Eyes – Scott Stuart. Jess Racklyeft.

    Hardie Grant Australia ISBN:9781761212161 Price:AU$24.99, NZ$27.99 Publisher:Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing Charming and sweet, lovely and soothing, meaningful and like a talisman for a sleep free from worries and frets. This is just a delight from start to finish and will easily become a favourite for any family’s regular bedtime. There’s a gentle rhythm to the…

  • Between – Anna Walker

    Scribe Publications Imprint: Scribble September 2025 ISBN: 9781761381591AUD$27.99 (Hardback) Anna Walker has created a book that is a pure symphony of thoughts, that swirl around like gossamer on a breeze. I only wish I could give you some idea of how utterly beautiful and soothing it is. It is almost a meditation in print and…