"This is a book about farm animals, and what happens during one year on a farm. In January, the cows stay in the barnyard, and the chickens don't lay many eggs. By March, you can tell spring is coming: the barn is filled with baby animals. Month by month, the animals at Maple Hill Farm sense the changing seasons and respond to the changes. Through gently humorous text and charming illustrations, Alice and Martin Provensen capture one ye ..."
"Meet the animals of Maple Hill Farm and learn about their antics as they bring joy, laughter, and life to the people who live in a house that needs painting at the end of a road full of holes. Two dogs, five horses, a pig, some geese, lots of chickens, a few cows, a few goats, several sheep, and four special cats—these are the animals at Maple Hill Farm. With simple text that is both affectionate and wry, and irresistible illustrations ..."
The Glorious Flight(Reprint) Across the Channel with Louis Bleriot July 25, 1909 (Picture Puffin Books) by AliceProvensen, Martin Provensen Paperback, 40 Pages, Published 1987 by Puffin Books ISBN-13: 978-0-14-050729-4, ISBN: 0-14-050729-9
"Paperback. Pub Date: 1987 07 Pages: 40 Language: English in Publisher: Penguin This book ... recounts the the persistence of a Frenchman. Louis. to build a flying machine to cross the English Channel .... The text is succinct. caption-like in its directness and evity .... The paintings ... add the necessary texture and tone to this marriage. This is vintage Provensen. - School Liary Journal. Caldecott Medal."
"The author of these much-quoted lines is William Blake, who painted and wrote his marvelous books nearly two hundred years ago. Inspired by Blake's work, Nancy Willard has written a book of magical poems about life at an imaginary inn, run by none other than William Blake himself.The inn is staffed by two mighty dragons that brew and bake, two angels that wash and shake the featherbeds, and a rabbit who shows visitors to their rooms. Am ..."
The Buck Stops Here by AliceProvensen Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 2013 by Puffin Books ISBN-13: 978-0-14-750946-8, ISBN: 0-14-750946-7
"A classic, poetic introduction to the forty-four presidents! Do you know which president never attended school? Which president had fifteen children? The first president to keep an automobile at the White House? The only unelected president? The Buck Stops Here is filled with fascinating details that tell the history of the forty-four presidents of the United States. Campaign slogans and songs, scandals, wars, accomplishments, and failu ..."
"In one of the most beloved Little Golden Books of all time, Fuzzy Duckling learns to count and explores a busy farm! Early one morning, a small fuzzy duckling goes for a walk around the farm. Who will he meet along the way? Two frisky colts, three baby calves. . . . Little readers everywhere will love following the duckling and counting his new animal friends. Simple words and adorable, classic illustations from the legendary Alice and ..."
""How do you like to go up in a swing, " "Up in the air so blue?" "Oh, I do think it the pleasantest thing" "Ever a child can do!" Robert Louis Stevenson s rhymes have charmed children and adults alike since 1885, when they first appeared to a delighted public. Stevenson s joyful exploration of the world speaks directly from a child s point of view and celebrates the child s imagination. This Golden Books edition, originally published i ..."
The Master Swordsman & the Magic Doorway(1st Edition) Two Legends from Ancient China by AliceProvensen Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2001 by Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing ISBN-13: 978-0-689-83232-1, ISBN: 0-689-83232-X
" Little Chu wants to defend his family and protect the village from bandits. He apprentices with Master Li, the greatest teacher of the sword in all of China -- and finds that having the skill means he'll never have to use it. When the Emperor sees Mu Chi's magnificent mural, he decrees that the painter's reward shall be death. After all, no one but the Emperor should own such a perfect painting. Wielding the power of art, Mu Chi is a ..."
"Illustrated in a style popular in the late nineteenth century and organized by subject, this collection of 150 Mother Goose tales offers a combination of traditional favorites and less familiar verses."
"A portrait of Max the Cat--intelligent, mischievous, and always on the hunt--from the archive of classic illustrators Alice and Martin Provensen, published for the first time."
The Buck Stops Here(20th Edition) The Presidents of the United States by AliceProvensen Hardcover, 64 Pages, Published 2010 by Viking Books For Young Readers ISBN-13: 978-0-670-01252-7, ISBN: 0-670-01252-1
"This rich pageant of the American presidents is the culmination of award-winning author-illustrator Alice Provensen's distinguished career. Using detailed vignettes that capture each era, witty couplets, and extensive factual material, Provensen takes readers on a journey from George Washington through Barack Obama. Newly updated, this twentieth anniversary edition is a treasure trove of American history."
Klondike Gold by AliceProvensen Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2005 by Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing ISBN-13: 978-0-689-84885-8, ISBN: 0-689-84885-4
"This fictionalized account of the Yukon gold rush follows a young man who risks everything for the chance of striking gold. Full color."
"Alice and Martin Provensen’s illustrations are so delightful that children will want to join the fuzzy duckling on his stroll through the countryside, meeting animals along the way. This adorable counting story by Jane Werner Watson is as fresh today as it was in 1949."
Leonardo Da Vinci 1452-1519(1st Edition) The Artist, Inventor, Scientist in Three-dimensional Movable Pictures by AliceProvensen, Martin Provensen Hardcover, 12 Pages, Published 1984 by Hutchinson ISBN-13: 978-0-09-159110-6, ISBN: 0-09-159110-4
"The Caldecott Award-winning Provensens have combined artistry and insight to create a unique and beautiful pop-up. Full color."
Murphy in the City by AliceProvensen Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2015 by Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers Mobipocket_Ebook ISBN-13: 978-1-4424-1971-1, ISBN: 1-4424-1971-7
"A perky pup trades in his country life for some city adventures in this humorous picture book companion to "A Day in the Life of Murphy," from Caldecott Medalist Alice Provensen. Spend the day with the irresistibly mischievous Murphy as he ventures into the city. Usually a country dog, Murphy experiences the joys and pitfalls of city life with plenty of laughs along the way with the signature humor and artistic style of Caldecott Medali ..."
"In this Little Golden baby book, learn counting and explore a farm with the Fuzzy Duckling! Early one morning, a small fuzzy duckling goes for a walk around the farm. Who will he meet along the way? Two frisky colts, three baby calves...and more! Little readers everywhere will love following the duckling and counting his new friends. Simple text, adorable baby animals, and classic illustations make this board book the perfect gift for b ..."
"The Fireside Cook Book is designed for people who are not content to regard food just as something one transfers periodically from plate to mouth. It is for those who recognize that a simple family meal (as well as a dress-up dinner party) can be a pleasure and a special event. The wide variety of I-can't-wait-to-try-it dishes in the book are presented according to a new and different theory. You will find here no attempt to overwhelm ..."
"Alice and Martin Provensen’s illustrations are so delightful that children will want to join the fuzzy duckling on his stroll through the countryside, meeting animals along the way. This adorable counting story by Jane Werner Watson is as fresh today as it was in 1949."
"在线阅读本书Publisher Comments:Once there were two color kittens with green eyes, Brush and Hush... So goes the rollicking tale of two pouncy kittens who make all the colors in the world. First published more than 50 years ago, this much-requested title is now available as a Little Golden Book Classic, with its original cover!Synopsis:First published more than 50 years ago, this much-requested title featuring two pouncy kittens who make all t ..."