New Releases by EILEEN BROWNE

One of a pre-school reading programme in four levels, for young children and parents to enjoy together. There are four levels - starting with red, then yellow, blue and finally green - each level consisting of six books and offering a variety of reading experiences.

When Skip Squirrel breaks her mother''s beloved cuckoo clock, her attempts to get it fixed have surprising results.

Mouse''s friends take turns putting together the pieces that come in a box as a birthday present; but, only Shrew, who takes the time to read the instructions, is able to build something that really works.

Jo must decide on how to spend her allowance when she and her mother go on a shopping trip and leave Dad at home to prepare the midday meal. Suggested level: junior.

Staying home sick for the day, Jo waits eagerly for her mother to return from work with a promised surprise.

Written to show parents how children learn to read and help them develop their child''s reading skills.