Henry Carter Hull

Collects three novellas from Jim Harrison, including the title selection, a coming of age story in which a young girl faces the harsh realities of life when her mother leaves; "Brown Dog Redux," in which Brown Dog tries to prevent his adopted daughter from being locked in an institution; and in "The Games of Night," a retired werewolf reflects on his past while he attempts to lead a normal life.

Small, a little fox, seeks reassurance that Large will always provide love, no matter what.

After he finally concedes that he has far too many toys, Spencer agrees to give many of them away, but realizes that there is one special toy that he absolutely cannot part with.

Children have a busy day at day care while their parents have a busy day at work.

After their college psychologist father kills their artist mother, young Jenna and Jeremy struggle with the secret each of them keeps.

Philip Chase moves back home with his mother who is still grieving over the death of Ronnie, her younger son five years previous, but life makes an unusual turn when Ronnie's high school girlfriend shows up nine months pregnant with Ronnie's child.

Three babies are caught up in the air and given loving attention by a father, grandmother, and mother.

Mothers and fathers participating in everyday activities show their love for their children in very similar ways.

A graphic novel in which a boy who wishes his parents would spend more time with him gets a visit from friendly space aliens, who offer to make him part of their family. Includes discussion questions and writing prompts.

A girl who is shuttled between the homes of her divorced parents observes such opposites as over and under, rainy and sunny, and full and empty.