New Releases by Alice Provensen

Korean edition of [The Truth about Max] by Alice Provensen and Martin Provensen. A never-before-published original work from renowned children''s book duo Alice and Martin Provensen, which invites into the mystery that is Max the cat! Korean edition translated by Weon Jeong Jeong and Seo Yeong Park.

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.

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.

This endearing favorite, now back in print, celebrates the four seasons on the farm and reacquaints readers with some of their animal friends. Full-color illustrations.

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.

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.

Winner of the Caldecott Medal, this stunningly illustrated book depicts Louis Bleriot's historic first cross-Channel flight. “Factually accurate, yes-but also a witty pictorial reincarnation of Bleriot’s first experience of an airship”--Kirkus Reviews

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.

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

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

The Caldecott Medal-winning illustrators offer a stunning look at the inventive, artistic, and scientific accomplishments of Leonardo da Vinci

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

The story of some special animals that live 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.

An illustrated collection of forty fables whose instructive wit reflects the cgaracter if the man who originally told them.

A child who is curious asks questions.

A varied collection of animal tales, including fifteen fables from Aesop, selections from Lewis Carroll and Mark Twain, and stories by Ambrose Bierce and Joan Aiken.