Just So Stories

Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe

  • Being You is Enough series- Josh Langley

    Big Sky Publishing RRP: $14.99 It was such a joy to become connected with the uber-talented Josh Langley online earlier this year and to discover his own magical brand of positivity, particularly as it applies to children. It’s taken a while but this week I received the four books in his amazingly successful series and…

  • You are Positively Awesome – Stacie Swift

    Harper Collins Australia May 2020 ISBN: 9781911641995 ISBN 10: 1911641999 Imprint: Pavilion – GB List Price: 24.99 AUD This is most definitely a very timely and en pointe book for those who have been finding themselves anxious, lonely and unsure in these troubled times. Gloriously colourful and eminently practical filled with reminders, advice, affirmations and enjoyable exercises in positive…

  • Nop – Caroline Magerl

    Walker Books November 2019 ISBN: 9781760651251 Imprint: Walker Books Australia Australian RRP: $26.99 New Zealand RRP: $28.99 I’d like to introduce you to Tedward who has been my constant companion for 62 years and 2 months. He was given to me for my first Christmas when I was two months old. He no longer has much left of his…

  • Beverly, Right Here – Kate diCamillo

    Walker Books ISBN: 9781406391633 Imprint: Walker September 2019 Australian RRP: $19.99 New Zealand RRP: $22.99 Without a doubt this is the happiest review I’ve ever written. Not just because it’s another fabulous book from this much-loved author, nor just that it continues the story of Raymie, Louisiana and Beverly but for a far more personal reason. My review copy…

  • How The Queen Found The Perfect Cup Of Tea

    By Kate Hosford Illustrated by Gabi Swiatkowska ISBN: 9781467739047 Imprint: Lerner PG – Carolrhoda Books Distributor: Walker Australia-HEDS April 1, 2017 Australian RRP: $24.99 New Zealand RRP: $27.99 Life as the Queen is pretty luxurious. There are maids to help one get dressed each day and footmen to serve delicious beverages and food. Still, this particular Queen grows very dissatisfied especially with…