New Releases by GEOFFREY HAYES

Patrick and his father go into town together to Christmas shop and to buy a Christmas tree.

Ducky Doodle loves sea monsters so much that he fails to recognize a crook when Doctor Ocular''s Sea Monster Circus comes to Boogle Bay.

This study, based largely on records held at the National Archives of Canada and the Directorate of History, Department of National Defence, examines the basic assumptions by which the English-speaking male officer was selected for the King''s Commission during the Second World War. It argues that such assumptions embodied a conception of the officer as a "military manager," one who, in Morris Janowitz''s conception is "concerned with the scientific and rational conduct of war."

When they travel by train to see Uncle Poopdeck, Patrick and Ted take along their squirt guns to protect the train from bandits.

Patrick and his best friend Ted spend a fun-filled day at the beach.

Patrick shows all of his favorite things to his visiting grandpa, and then Mama Bear joins them both for a picnic lunch and a fishing trip.

The young bears and other inhabitants of Puttyville have several brushes with magic as they meet the Lantern Keeper, Granny Crackbaggy, a wood sprite, and Lady Moon.

Illus. in full color. Is there a ghost loose in Boogle Bay? Young Otto the alligator and his Uncle Tooth find out in a funny, high-spirited whodunit for beginning readers.

Patrick has a wonderful time taking a bath.

Patrick goes shopping with his mother and finds just the right coat for himself.

Patrick, a small bear, meets a mysterious innkeeper who shows him the secret of his innermost thoughts.

Five stories relate the experiences of Mama and Patrick Bear who leave their home in the seafaring town of Catfish Bay and start a new life in the country.

A little bear enjoys his moments alone.