Just So Stories

Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe


  • Tilly’s First Spell – Mary Anastasiou. Giorgia Clerico.

    Five Mile Press August 2026 9781923551220$26.99 Whether your kiddos have seen Tilly’s New Broom or not, this will be a hit and has a strong message for Smalls who may not always get new things right the first time. We are forever talking about growth mindset and sometimes I think the kids just think it…

  • Glitch – Michelle Worthington/Andrew Spark

    Ford St Publishing July 2017 Author: Michelle Worthington Illustrator: Andrew Plant   ISBN 978192527271   RRP $16.99   Here is a really lovely picture book about friendship, self confidence, and persistence, upcycling, overcoming anxiety and being positive.   Glitch is a twitchy little bug who lives in the dump and just loves recycling junk into useful things…

  • Henry and the Yeti – Russell Ayto

    ISBN: 9781408876619 Imprint: Bloomsbury Childrens March 2017 RRP $12.99 Henry is positive that yetis exist even though no one else nor has proven it either way. Despite ridicule from non-believers, Henry determines to go on an expedition to discover the truth himself. He packs carefully and of course includes a camera to take pictures of…