Alvin Granowsky

Glen McLean, freshly transplanted from New York to Texas, revels in his new life. Hes proud to be a teacher, proud to be on his own, and excited to build an authentic life true to his inner needs and feelings as a gay man. His idealism is soon interrupted. The Texas Sodomy Statute has been overturned by activist judges and religious conservatives are paranoid about the homosexual agenda and its impact on their childrens lives. An effeminate boy, Danny...

A father and son enjoy spending a day at the park with their dog, where they can run, play, and see many interesting sights.

Eddie learns about size by seeing the big and small animals and objects around him.

Describes everyday activities and occurrences that can be found from morning to night, at home, at school, and in the natural world.

Juxtaposes the traditional tale of the three billy goats that outwit a menacing troll with a retelling in which the troll tells his side of the story.

Juxtaposes the traditional tale of the little red hen whose friends would not help her bake bread with the friends'side of the story.

Juxtaposes the traditional tale of Henny Penny and her friends with a retelling in which the animals' more careful analysis of the situation helps them avoid a sad ending.

Describes a variety of carnivorous dinosaurs, including the Ornitholestes and Tyrannosaurus.