Just So Stories

Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe


  • A Barney Gumnut Christmas (Barney Gumnut #2)- Tamsin Ainslie

    Harper Collins Australia August 2025 Hmm, I don’t know why but I never saw the #1 Barney Gumnut [gives the HC crew the side-eye] which was surely some kind of oversight? Regardless, this is my first meeting with Barney and his friends and, honestly, I’m in love with them all. There’s Barney – as you…

  • The Tree – Graeme Base

    Penguin Australia November 2020 ISBN: 9781760897048 Imprint: Puffin RRP: $24.99 Yet again Graeme Base gives us the most beautiful picture book with a charming story that cloaks a hugely important message for all. This is the story of a cow, a duck and a very big tree. When two friends discover an enormous tree both are thrilled especially…

  • The Cloudspotter – Tom McLaughlin

    Allen & Unwin Australia Bloomsbury March 2016 ISBN 9781408854976 RRP $15.99 Franklin is always alone but never lonely because he always has his clouds. That’s why he’s known as the Cloudspotter. When he is with his clouds he can be anywhere and anyone, do anything and imagine endlessly. When Scruffy Dog comes along, Franklin is…