Just So Stories

Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe

  • Why We Love Footy: an Aussie Rules History in 50 Great Moments – Martin Blake

    Allen & Unwin August 2026 ISBN:9781761472930 Publisher:Allen & Unwin Imprint:Allen & Unwin RRP: $34.99 I freely admit as always that I’m a league girl, always have been and always will be, but that’s not to say I’m entirely ignorant nor uninterested in the aerial ping-pong version [ok, so I had to get that in somewhere!].…

  • My Dream Time – Ash Barty

    Harper Collins Australia November 2022 ISBN: 9781460762820 ISBN 10: 1460762827 Imprint: HarperSports AU List Price: 49.99 AUD Like many others, I am a huge admirer of Ash -though I am no fan of tennis per se. This vibrant young woman has completely captivated the nation with her unfailing professionalism, humility, grace and low-key humour. She has become a stand-out…

  • You Can’t Let an Elephant Drive a Racing Car – Patricia Cleveland-Peck and DavidTazzyman

    Bloomsbury Publishing August 2022 ISBN 9781526635402 Imprint Bloomsbury Children’s Books RRP: $14.99 We all know that kiddos love absurd humour and this book fits that bill to a T. I shared this one with a Prep class who were all pretty much shrieking with laughter all the way through it. This is a hilarious look…

  • The Colourful World of Poppy Starr Olsen: A novel inspired by the life of the Australian Olympic skateboarder – Poppy Starr Olsen & Jess Black

    Penguin Australia August 2022 ISBN: 9780143778837 Imprint: Puffin RRP: $16.99 From the opening pages this is just a joyful experience and one that I binged in just two sessions. I’ll be honest here. I didn’t know of Poppy (I don’t watch or follow the Olympics) and I know – well knew – zilch about skateboarding so I didn’t…

  • Super Sporty Girls

    Penguin Australia April 2020 ISBN: 9781760896058 Imprint: Puffin RRP: $24.99 At long last it seems our female sporting stars are getting some recognition. Women’s team sports are being televised and of course, our brilliant Ash Barty has done and is doing so much to raise the profile of successful sporting women. So this book is particularly timely to…

  • Supertato Run, Veggies, Run! – Sue Hendra & Paul Linnet

      Simon & Schuster May 2017 ISBN 781471121036 RRP $14.99 Supertato just makes me laugh so much every time! With the corny veggie puns (see what I did there?) and the crazy antics of the produce section at night, these are sure-fire winners with younger readers. The big bold illustrations also help create the right…