New Releases by PAMELA ALLEN

When Wendy and Oliver decide to have a picnic in the woods, they are surprised by a great big black growly bear. Suggested level: junior, primary.

''Stay close, take care,'' quacked Alexander''s mother. But Alexander was a wayward duckling - he straggled behind ... and disappeared down a deep dark hole ...

One morning Mr McGee wakes up feeling grumpy. ''I want blackberry jam instead!'' But his quest to find the blackberries leads him into all sorts of funny situations.

`Here is a story, absurd as can be, of Mr McGee who''s swallowed at sea.'' A perfect tale to share with the very young. 32 pages Paperback

Children''s picture book about Old Tom and his efforts to milk the temperamental cow, Belinda. Colourfully illustrated by the author, winner of the Children''s Book Council of Australia Picture Book of the Year Award 1983 and 1984, and twice winner of the New South Wales Premier''s Award for the best children''s book. Other books include TWho Sank the Boat?'' TMy Cat Maisie'', and TBertie and the Bear''. The book was shortlisted for the 1993 Children''s Book Council Picture Book Award.

Black Dog and Christina lived together in a little house near a forest. They had been best friends for a long time. Then, one cold day in winter, everything began to change. A hauntingly beautiful book to reach out and touch us all. 32 pages Paperback

The reader is invited to guess who causes the boat to sink when five animal friends of varying sizes decide to go for a row.

Andrew has no one to play with until a ginger cat arrives at his house and he learns how to be friends.

Peter has a pirate suit and all the power to go with it, while his younger brother has to serve as the crew on their imaginary pirate ship.

Andrew was a little boy who didn''t have anyone to play with. When a scruffy ginger cat arrives at his house, Andrew learns how to be gentle with her and they become firm friends. Paperback

Repeat of storytime favourite. 2-5 yrs.

After claiming the treasure that he and his brother haul out of the ocean, Herbert spends the rest of his life fearfully guarding it from possible thieves.

A royal household is disrupted when a lion runs off with the baby.

In this allegory, two brothers discover a treasure and their lives diverge as each pursues what is really important to him.

In this picture book, a small boy demonstrates daredevil antics on his bicycle during its downhill run, with the inevitable result.

When Bertie is chased by a bear, all sorts of people chase after him and make all sorts of deafening sounds.

While bathing with his friends one day, Mr. Archimedes discovers the principle for which his name has become famous.