Just So Stories

Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe

  • Happy Book Week 2026!

    If I’m completely honest I will say there’s not much that I miss about my work of 30 years – except when it comes to the special events, the displays and – of course! – the dressing up! But I love seeing what others are doing so here are a few ‘bookish’ books I’ve saved…

  • The Story House – Vikki Conley. Illustrated by Jennifer Falkner.

    New Frontier Publishing Distributed by New South Books May 2026 9781923145979/AUD$26.99, NZD$32.99 What an utterly beautiful and poignant book this is and what a book to share with all young readers! Coming hard on the heels of that odious red-head’s Press Club twaddle yesterday and the heinous implications of her deriding those of other cultures,…

  • Our Beautiful World – Sarah Speedie. Margeaux Davis

    New Frontier Publishing April 2025 ISBN : 978-1-923145-57-3 PRICE : $26.99 The holidays are fast approaching and some of your children will be going away perhaps to places overseas, perhaps within Australia, but as always, there will be those who will not be going away. Take them on a virtual trip to see the colourful and vibrant…