Books with author Jennifer Northway

William is fed up with the attention his little sister gets. His mother can't watch him climb at the playground because Emma is crying, Emma sits in his old highchair at dinner and she wants to play with his boat in the bath. But William is determined she won't share his special cuddly toy, Spotty Cat. But when William comes home from playgroup one day, Emma is not well and will only stop crying if William hugs her. William remembers that he had Spotty Cat to hug when he wasn't well and decides that maybe Emma too will feel better if she cuddles Spotty Cat. This heart-warming story is rich with detail that all young children and their parents will recognise, making it an ideal for discussion about sharing. From the author/illustrator of Lucy's Rabbit, Lucy's Quarrel, Get Lost, Laura and See You Later Mom.

William is very excited about his first day of preschool, but when he gets there it’s a little bit scary. He doesn’t feel like painting or playing or hanging out with the other children, so his mother stays with him. The next day, William and his mom notice another boy who’s a little bit shy. As William and David’s friendship grows, so does their confidence. At the end of the week, will the boys be able to say goodbye to their moms and join the fun? This gentle, reassuring story’s appealing illustrations depict an ethnically diverse classroom.

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.

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.

William is fed up with the attention his little sister gets. His mother can't watch him climb at the playground because Emma is crying, Emma sits in his old highchair at dinner and she wants to play with his boat in the bath. But William is determined she won't share his special cuddly toy, Spotty Cat. But when William comes home from playgroup one day, Emma is not well and will only stop crying if William hugs her. William remembers that he had Spotty Cat to hug when he wasn't well and decides that maybe Emma too will feel better if she cuddles Spotty Cat. This heart-warming story is rich with detail that all young children and their parents will recognise, making it an ideal for discussion about sharing. From the author/illustrator of Lucy's Rabbit, Lucy's Quarrel, Get Lost, Laura and See You Later Mom.

The iconic image of King Kong climbing the Empire State Building has been a pop-culture staple since the original King Kong film premiered in 1933. Since then, there have been King Kong remakes, comic books, television series, and even a musical. King Kong also inspired other films, such as the Planet of the Apes franchise and big-ape documentaries. This resource will take readers behind the scenes of these thrilling movies with posters and stills from each era of the King Kong phenomenon, discussion of special effects, and more.