New Releases by Alice Provensen

Follows Max, a pet cat who is both friend and hunter. Backmatter includes information about the real-life Max the cat who lived on Maple Hill Farm.

Companion to: A day in the life of Murphy.

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 able to find a way out of his dilemma. These two stories about masters of their arts are retold and illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Alice Provensen, a master artist in her own right. Readers and listeners will be enchanted by the humor and irrepressible spirit with which these characters take on obstacles and triumph over them.

Winner of the Caldecott Medal, this stunningly illustrated book depicts Louis Bleriot''s historic first cross-Channel flight.

This fictionalized account of the Yukon gold rush follows a young man who risks everything for the chance of striking gold. Full color.

Murphy, a farm terrier, describes a day in his life as he gets fed in the kitchen, hunts mice, goes to the vet, returns to the house for dinner, investigates a noise outside, and retires to the barn for sleep.

One day a duckling went for a walk. Along the way he saw 2 horses, 4 turkeys, 5 geese and 8 piglets. The piglets told him to go home because it was time for dinner. On the way back he got lost. Finally, hearing some noise in the bushes, he found his mother and siblings who were going home to eat --- Un jour un caneton s''en alla se promener. En chemin, il rencontra 2chevaux, 4 dindons, 5 oies et 8 petits cochons. Les cochons lui dirent de rentrer chez lui parce qu''il etait l''heure de dinner. Mais, il se perdit. Entendant du bruit dans les buissons, le caneton retrouva sa maman et ses freres et soeurs qui rentraient chez eux pour dinner.

Describes the seasonal changes on a farm and surrounding countryside throughout the year.

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 that burst with personality, Alice and Martin Provensen bring their barnyard friends to life for the delight of animal lovers both young and old.

Tableaus and portraits of many of the individuals who have influenced American history, culture, and character.

Describes life in a big city and on a farm near a village.

Tells Punch''s adventures in New York City when he found to be in a suitcase that was stolen as his owner come through customs at Kennedy Airport.

Detailed pictures present both personal and political facts about the Presidents of the United States and some historical events occurring during their terms.

When the town decides to buld a reservoir on their land, the residents of Shaker Lane decide to move away rather than fight to keep their homes.

A biography of the man whose fascination with flying machines produced the Bleriot XI, which in 1909 became the first heavier-than-air machine to fly the English Channel.

A simple account of Leonardo da Vinci''s life and work presented in coloured pop-up format.

An easy-to-read description of the continuously changing seasons.

Four farm animals, each with a distinct and highly idiosyncractic personality, liven the days at Maple Hill Farm.

Introduces young children to primary and secondary colors and other facts about the color spectrum.

A little girl helps her beloved hen raise her chick.

Lists some of the many animals that lay eggs with illustrations of what hatches from them.

While the color kittens are trying to make green paint, their mixing leads to pink, orange, and purple.

Stories and poetry about animals.