Just So Stories

Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe


  • What Jack Brought Back – Jonathan Bentley

    ISBN:9781760506957 Price:AU$22.99, NZ$27.99 Publisher:Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing Sep 29th, 2026 Oh LOOK!!! it’s a picture book that’s just pure fun!! I just love Jonathan’s work and he’s such a thoroughly nice guy as well. And this new one is absolutely a joyful romp that kiddos will love. Utter nonsense, lots of rhymes [can already see…

  • Edwina the Emu : 30th Anniversary Edition : Sheena Knowles/Rod Clement.

    Harper Collins Australia July 2026 ISBN: 9781460769591 ISBN-10: 1460769597 RRP: $24.99 Yes indeed, another anniversary edition that makes me think OH MY! it’s been that long I’ve been a librarian!! And another book that so many of us have read dozens of times, now coming to an entirely new audience and generation. With it’s absolutely perfect rhyme…

  • Oh Dear, Look What I Got! – Michael Rosen. Helen Oxenbury.

    Walker Books Australia September 2025 ISBN13:9781529510898 Australia RRP:$24.99 New Zealand RRP:$27.99 When you open a parcel and find another parcel that is even more exciting because, just look at those names on the wrapping, you know you’re in for a treat! And so it is. This new instant classic [yep, I’m calling it already] will…