New Releases by Jennifer Northway

Lucy and her cousin Alice are trying to play ''Going to the Ball'', but Lucy''s baby sister Laura just keeps getting in the way. Lucy wishes she would get lost! But when Laura really does go missing the older girls are desperate to find her. Where can Laura be?

On Monday, accompanied by his mom, William spends his first day at preschool. But he doesn?t feel like painting or playing, or doing much of anything, so his mom stays with him. On Tuesday, William and his mom notice another little boy who might need a bit of encouragement. As William and David?s friendship develops, their confidence does too. When Friday comes, will both boys be able to say goodbye to their moms and join in the fun? This tender tale of adjusting to an often difficult new phase in life features sensitive text and charming artwork portraying an ethnically diverse classroom.

Being scared on the first day of school is hardly uncommon, but little ones experiencing that fear for the first time may feel all alone. Following along with William''s experience will no doubt make them feel better. On his first day, William doesn''t want to leave his mother''s side. Gradually he makes a new friend with a boy in the ethnically diverse classroom who also needs a bit of encouragement to join in the fun.Ages 2-5

Intended as a class teaching resource, this large format book tells how Lucy cannot stop talking about her birthday party. Alice is tired of the way she goes on and on. Although they are both sad, they are also both stubborn and refuse to make up. Saying sorry is not easy.

Lucy and her cousin, Alice, spend an action-packed day at the beach with Lucy''s family.