has been handing out. Dorrie and the Haunted Schoolhouse, 1992 - The Big Witch insists on Dorrie's going to school, but on their arrival Dorrie and the other students cannot find the teacher and decide to pass the time by trying out the potion recipe written up on the chalkboard. Their arguments lead to mistakes in potion-making which cause the school to become airborne, and they must figure out how to get it back on the ground. Other Books Although best known for her Dorrie series, Patricia Coombs has also written and illustrated several other picture books for children. All of them are currently out of print. The Lost Playground, 1963 Waddy and His Brother, 1963 - Waddy the raccoon feels neglected and unwanted after a new baby takes his place in the family. One day Waddy is left to care for Baby, getting the chance to prove to his family that he can be useful. But when Mother Raccoon leaves, things quickly get out of hand. Lisa and the Grompet, 1970 - Lisa hates when other people tell her what to do, until one day when she meets an odd little creature who changes her mind. Mouse Cafe, 1972 Molly Mullett, 1975 - Molly Mullett's father wishes he had a son instead of a daughter, but Molly soon proves that she can outdo any boy when she tackles an Ogre who's been stealing food and gold from her hometown. The Magic Pot, 1977 - In this cheeky tale, a little demon transforms himself into a magic pot and helps out a destitute couple by stealing from a wealthy household. Tilabel, 1978 - Tilabel is a groundhog who loves to play and is no good at working. When her mother lies to the Groundhog Queen and says that Tilabel is an expert spinner, weaver and sewer, the Queen orders Tilabel to make shirts for the Prince's birthday. Luckily, three mysterious Aunts appear to help Tilabel with her chore. The Magician and McTree, 1984 - After McTree the cat falls into his magician-owner's cauldron and acquires the ability to talk, his antics cause him to wind up as a curiosity at the royal court. However, when the nobles' interest in him wanes, McTree finds himself lonely and looking for a way to get back to the old magician. Illustrations Patricia Coombs has illustrated all of her own books, as well as