Granowsky, Alvin

Describes several concepts and objects related to sound and presents examples of each in color photos and illustrations, covering "quiet," "loud," talking, signals, machines, music, and other topics.

Simply describes hot and cold, rain and snow, sun and clouds, and other aspects of the weather.

Presents the classic story of Snow White, a young woman whose beauty drives her stepmother to attempt to kill her; and includes an additional tale in which the stepmother gets to tell her side of the story.

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

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 the race between the persevering tortoise and the boastful rabbit with a retelling from the hare's point of view.

Juxtaposes the traditional tale of the three bears' discovery that Goldilocks has been in their house eating their porridge and using their furniture with Goldilocks' side of the story.

Juxtaposes the traditional tale of Jack who climbs the beanstalk to a giant's castle with a retelling from the giant's point of view.