Just So Stories

Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe

  • MoonFish  [Poems to make you & Think] – Harry Laing. Various Illustrators

    Ford St Publishing May 2019 9781925804256 RRP: $16.95 Sharing poetry with kiddos is one of my favourite things to do – and even the ones who kind of screw their noses up at first really get into it with the right selection. This will definitely be one of those and I know that many teachers…

  • 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…

  • Series-ly Super Stocking Stuffers

    We all know that there are many of our children who absolutely eat up their favourite series. And what a way to keep them hooked on reading! I’ve had a stack of new episodes come in recently so thought I would run through them all for your stocking filling information. Not in any particular order…

  • Christmas in Australia – John Williamson/Mitch Vane

    On the 2nd day of Christmas my true love gave to me………………… Published:24/09/2014 Format:Hardback, 32 pages RRP:$19.99 ISBN-13:9780670077724 ISBN-10:0670077720 Origin:Australia Publisher:Penguin Aus. Imprint:Viking First of all, let me start with my favourite John Williamson story. A long time ago, probably around 1987 or so, I was the leader of a very enthusiastic Brownie Pack in…