Provensen, Alice
Overview
| Works: | 285 works in 989 publications in 8 languages and 41,760 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Juvenile works Poetry Fiction Biographies History Pictorial works Songbooks Scores Illustrated works Stories in rhyme |
| Roles: | Author, Illustrator, Author of introduction, Creator, Editor, Other, Performer |
| Classifications: | PS3573.I444, 811.54 |
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Most widely held works about
Alice Provensen
- Side by side : five favorite picture-book teams go to work by Leonard S Marcus( Book )
- Picturing the world : the art of Alice and Martin Provensen. The well-tempered book by Nancy Willard by Alice Provensen( Book )
- Provensen, Alice Rose Twitchell by Edan Milton Hughes( )
- Alice and Martin Provensen by Alice Provensen( )
Most widely held works by
Alice Provensen
The glorious flight : across the Channel with Louis Blériot, July 25, 1909 by
Alice Provensen(
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44 editions published between 1983 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 4,711 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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
44 editions published between 1983 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 4,711 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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 visit to William Blake's inn : poems for innocent and experienced travelers by
Nancy Willard(
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11 editions published between 1980 and 1987 in English and held by 4,118 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of poems describing the curious menagerie of guests who arrive at William Blake's inn. Inspired by William Blake's Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience, this delightful collection of poetry for children brings to life Blake's imaginary inn and its unusual guests
11 editions published between 1980 and 1987 in English and held by 4,118 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of poems describing the curious menagerie of guests who arrive at William Blake's inn. Inspired by William Blake's Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience, this delightful collection of poetry for children brings to life Blake's imaginary inn and its unusual guests
The buck stops here : the presidents of the United States by
Alice Provensen(
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21 editions published between 1988 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,046 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Detailed pictures present both personal and political facts about the Presidents of the United States and some historical events occurring during their terms
21 editions published between 1988 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,046 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Detailed pictures present both personal and political facts about the Presidents of the United States and some historical events occurring during their terms
Fireside book of folk songs by
Margaret Bradford Boni(
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8 editions published between 1947 and 1969 in English and held by 1,557 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Folk songs include work songs, dance songs, nursery rhymes, ballads, marching songs, hymns and spirituals
8 editions published between 1947 and 1969 in English and held by 1,557 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Folk songs include work songs, dance songs, nursery rhymes, ballads, marching songs, hymns and spirituals
A day in the life of Murphy by
Alice Provensen(
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13 editions published between 2003 and 2007 in English and held by 1,425 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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
13 editions published between 2003 and 2007 in English and held by 1,425 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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
The year at Maple Hill Farm by
Alice Provensen(
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22 editions published between 1978 and 2002 in English and held by 1,369 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the seasonal changes on a farm and surrounding countryside throughout the year. 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 year at their beloved Maple Hill Farm in a way sure to delight city slickers and country folk alike
22 editions published between 1978 and 2002 in English and held by 1,369 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the seasonal changes on a farm and surrounding countryside throughout the year. 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 year at their beloved Maple Hill Farm in a way sure to delight city slickers and country folk alike
A peaceable kingdom : the Shaker abecedarius by
Alice Provensen(
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16 editions published between 1978 and 1981 in English and held by 1,150 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An illustrated alphabet rhyme that includes the animals from alligator to zebra
16 editions published between 1978 and 1981 in English and held by 1,150 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An illustrated alphabet rhyme that includes the animals from alligator to zebra
Klondike gold by
Alice Provensen(
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3 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 1,054 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A fictionalized account of William Howell, a young prospector who braved the arduous journey from Boston to the Yukon Territory in search of gold in the Klondike River valley
3 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 1,054 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A fictionalized account of William Howell, a young prospector who braved the arduous journey from Boston to the Yukon Territory in search of gold in the Klondike River valley
Shaker Lane by
Alice Provensen(
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11 editions published between 1987 and 1991 in English and held by 1,052 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When the town decides to build a reservoir on their land, the residents of Shaker Lane decide to move away rather than fight to keep their homes
11 editions published between 1987 and 1991 in English and held by 1,052 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When the town decides to build a reservoir on their land, the residents of Shaker Lane decide to move away rather than fight to keep their homes
The voyage of the Ludgate Hill : travels with Robert Louis Stevenson by
Nancy Willard(
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6 editions published between 1986 and 1994 in English and Japanese and held by 998 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A poem inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson's letters describes how the author and his wife survived a stormy ocean voyage with a shipload of exotic animals
6 editions published between 1986 and 1994 in English and Japanese and held by 998 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A poem inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson's letters describes how the author and his wife survived a stormy ocean voyage with a shipload of exotic animals
A book of seasons by
Alice Provensen(
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11 editions published between 1976 and 1998 in Spanish and English and held by 969 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An easy-to-read description of the continuously changing seasons
11 editions published between 1976 and 1998 in Spanish and English and held by 969 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An easy-to-read description of the continuously changing seasons
My fellow Americans : a family album by
Alice Provensen(
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6 editions published in 1995 in English and Undetermined and held by 955 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tableaus and portraits of many of the individuals who have influenced American history, culture, and character
6 editions published in 1995 in English and Undetermined and held by 955 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tableaus and portraits of many of the individuals who have influenced American history, culture, and character
Town & country by
Alice Provensen(
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10 editions published between 1984 and 1994 in English and held by 950 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes life in a big city and on a farm near a village
10 editions published between 1984 and 1994 in English and held by 950 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes life in a big city and on a farm near a village
The color kittens by
Margaret Wise Brown(
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31 editions published between 1949 and 2010 in 5 languages and held by 919 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While the color kittens are trying to make green paint, their mixing leads to pink, orange, and purple
31 editions published between 1949 and 2010 in 5 languages and held by 919 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While the color kittens are trying to make green paint, their mixing leads to pink, orange, and purple
Our animal friends at Maple Hill Farm by
Alice Provensen(
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5 editions published between 1974 and 2004 in English and held by 870 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes animals on the authors' own farm in New York: dogs, horses, pigs, geese, chickens, cows, goats, sheep, cats, and more! Who lives at Maple Hill Farm? 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. Annotation. Who lives at Maple Hill Farm? 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
5 editions published between 1974 and 2004 in English and held by 870 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes animals on the authors' own farm in New York: dogs, horses, pigs, geese, chickens, cows, goats, sheep, cats, and more! Who lives at Maple Hill Farm? 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. Annotation. Who lives at Maple Hill Farm? 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
The fuzzy duckling by
Jane Werner Watson(
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33 editions published between 1949 and 2015 in English and held by 845 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A fuzzy little duckling goes for a walk, looking for someone to walk with
33 editions published between 1949 and 2015 in English and held by 845 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A fuzzy little duckling goes for a walk, looking for someone to walk with
The Golden treasury of myths and legends; adapted from the world's great classics by
Anne Terry White(
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8 editions published between 1959 and 1970 in English and Swedish and held by 767 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tells stories of gods and heroes from Greece, Scandinavia and Europe
8 editions published between 1959 and 1970 in English and Swedish and held by 767 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tells stories of gods and heroes from Greece, Scandinavia and Europe
The Mother Goose book by
Alice Provensen(
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7 editions published between 1976 and 1981 in English and held by 748 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A selection of traditional Mother Goose rhymes with illustrations
7 editions published between 1976 and 1981 in English and held by 748 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A selection of traditional Mother Goose rhymes with illustrations
Birds, beasts, and the third thing : poems by
D. H Lawrence(
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4 editions published in 1982 in English and held by 744 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of short poems, mainly on themes suggested by the natural world
4 editions published in 1982 in English and held by 744 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of short poems, mainly on themes suggested by the natural world
Alfred Lord Tennyson's charge of the Light Brigade by
Alfred Tennyson Tennyson(
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15 editions published between 1964 and 2001 in English and held by 711 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents Tennyson's poem about the heroic effort of British soldiers who formed the Light Brigade that fought in the Crimean War battle at Balaklava on Oct. 25, 1854
15 editions published between 1964 and 2001 in English and held by 711 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents Tennyson's poem about the heroic effort of British soldiers who formed the Light Brigade that fought in the Crimean War battle at Balaklava on Oct. 25, 1854
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Related Identities
- Provensen, Martin Other Illustrator Performer Author Creator
- Willard, Nancy Author
- Blériot, Louis 1872-1936
- Viking Press
- Blake, William 1757-1827
- Harcourt Brace Jovanovich
- Lloyd, Norman 1909-1980 Arranger Contributor
- Boni, Margaret Bradford 1893-1974 Author Editor
- Random House (Firm) Publisher
- Stevenson, Robert Louis 1850-1894 Author
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Air pilots Airplanes--Design and construction Alphabet Animals Balaklava, Battle of (Ukraine : Blake, William, Blériot, Louis, Cats Children's poetry Children's poetry, American Children's poetry, English Cities and towns City and town life Color Conduct of life Counting Cows Death Domestic animals Ducks Endurance flights Farm life Farms Flying automobiles Flying-machines Folk music Folk songs Hotels Howell, William,--prospector Illustrators Imaginary places Legends Months Moving, Household Mythology Nature Nursery rhymes Pets Poetry Politics and culture Presidents Seasons Songs with piano Stevenson, Robert Louis, Terriers Tiger Ukraine--Balaklava United States Villages Wit and humor, Juvenile
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Alternative Names
Alice 1918-
Alice Provensen American illustrator
Alice Provensen Amerikaans illustratrice
Alice Provensen ilustradora estadounidense
Provensen, A.
Provensen, A. 1918-
Provensen, A. (Alice)
Provensen, A. (Alice), 1918-
Provensen, Alice Rose Twitchell 1918-
Twitchell, Alice Rose, 1918-2018
앨리스 1918-
프로벤슨, 앨리스 1918-
プロヴェンセン, アリス
プロベンセン・アリス
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