Provensen, Alice
Overview
| Works: | 337 works in 1,102 publications in 8 languages and 40,298 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Juvenile works Poetry Fiction Literature History Echo verse Imagist poetry Biographies Pictorial works Picture books |
| Roles: | Author, Illustrator, Author of introduction, Contributor, Editor, Other, Artist, 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 )
- Picturing the world : the art of Alice and Martin 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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46 editions published between 1983 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 4,648 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
46 editions published between 1983 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 4,648 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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16 editions published between 1980 and 1987 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,993 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
16 editions published between 1980 and 1987 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,993 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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23 editions published between 1988 and 2013 in English and held by 1,938 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
23 editions published between 1988 and 2013 in English and held by 1,938 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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7 editions published between 1947 and 1960 in English and held by 1,477 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Folk songs include work songs, dance songs, nursery rhymes, ballads, marching songs, hymns and spirituals
7 editions published between 1947 and 1960 in English and held by 1,477 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Folk songs include work songs, dance songs, nursery rhymes, ballads, marching songs, hymns and spirituals
The year at Maple Hill Farm by
Alice Provensen(
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24 editions published between 1978 and 2002 in English and held by 1,355 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the seasonal changes on a farm and surrounding countryside throughout the year
24 editions published between 1978 and 2002 in English and held by 1,355 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the seasonal changes on a farm and surrounding countryside throughout the year
A day in the life of Murphy by
Alice Provensen(
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14 editions published between 2003 and 2007 in English and held by 1,341 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
14 editions published between 2003 and 2007 in English and held by 1,341 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
A peaceable kingdom : the Shaker abecedarius by
Alice Provensen(
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17 editions published between 1978 and 1981 in English and held by 1,121 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An illustrated alphabet rhyme that includes the animals from alligator to zebra
17 editions published between 1978 and 1981 in English and held by 1,121 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An illustrated alphabet rhyme that includes the animals from alligator to zebra
Shaker Lane by
Alice Provensen(
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11 editions published between 1987 and 1991 in English and held by 1,002 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 1,002 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
Klondike gold by
Alice Provensen(
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3 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 984 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 984 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
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 962 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 962 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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12 editions published between 1976 and 1998 in Spanish and English and held by 939 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An easy-to-read description of the continuously changing seasons
12 editions published between 1976 and 1998 in Spanish and English and held by 939 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An easy-to-read description of the continuously changing seasons
Town & country by
Alice Provensen(
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10 editions published between 1984 and 1994 in English and held by 903 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 903 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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24 editions published between 1949 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 894 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While the color kittens are trying to make green paint, their mixing leads to pink, orange, and purple
24 editions published between 1949 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 894 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While the color kittens are trying to make green paint, their mixing leads to pink, orange, and purple
My fellow Americans : a family album by
Alice Provensen(
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5 editions published in 1995 in English and Undetermined and held by 882 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tableaus and portraits of many of the individuals who have influenced American history, culture, and character
5 editions published in 1995 in English and Undetermined and held by 882 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tableaus and portraits of many of the individuals who have influenced American history, culture, and character
Our animal friends at Maple Hill Farm by
Alice Provensen(
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6 editions published between 1974 and 2004 in English and held by 842 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! Suggested level: junior, primary
6 editions published between 1974 and 2004 in English and held by 842 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! Suggested level: junior, primary
The fuzzy duckling by
Jane Werner Watson(
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29 editions published between 1949 and 2015 in English and held by 739 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A fuzzy little duckling goes for a walk, looking for someone to walk with
29 editions published between 1949 and 2015 in English and held by 739 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A fuzzy little duckling goes for a walk, looking for someone to walk with
The Mother Goose book by
Alice Provensen(
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10 editions published between 1976 and 1981 in English and held by 735 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A selection of traditional Mother Goose rhymes with illustrations
10 editions published between 1976 and 1981 in English and held by 735 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A selection of traditional Mother Goose rhymes with illustrations
The Golden treasury of myths and legends; adapted from the world's great classics by
Anne Terry White(
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7 editions published between 1959 and 1970 in English and Swedish and held by 735 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tells stories of gods and heroes from Greece, Scandinavia and Europe
7 editions published between 1959 and 1970 in English and Swedish and held by 735 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tells stories of gods and heroes from Greece, Scandinavia and Europe
Birds, beasts, and the third thing : poems by
D. H Lawrence(
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3 editions published in 1982 in English and held by 704 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of short poems, mainly on themes suggested by the natural world
3 editions published in 1982 in English and held by 704 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of short poems, mainly on themes suggested by the natural world
Alfred Lord Tennyson's The 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 684 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 684 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 Performer Artist Illustrator Author Contributor
- Willard, Nancy Author
- Blériot, Louis 1872-1936
- Viking Press
- Blake, William 1757-1827
- Juvenile Collection (Library of Congress)
- Boni, Margaret Bradford 1893-1974 Author Editor
- Lloyd, Norman 1909-1980 Arranger Contributor
- Random House (Firm) Publisher
- Untermeyer, Louis 1885-1977 Author Editor
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Associated Subjects
Air pilots Airplanes--Design and construction Alphabet Animals 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 Gold mines and mining Hotels Howell, William,--prospector 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 Yukon
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Alternative Names
Alice 1918-
Alice Provensen
Alice Provensen American illustrator
Alice Provensen Amerikaans illustratrice
Alice Provensen il·lustradora estatunidenca
Alice Provensen ilustradora estadounidense
Alice Provensen maisitheoir Meiriceánach
Alice Provensen US-amerikanische Kinderbuchautorin und Illustratorin
Provensen A.
Provensen, A. 1918-
Provensen, A. (Alice)
Provensen, A. (Alice), 1918-
Provensen, Alice Rose Twitchell 1918-
Twitchell, Alice Rose
Twitchell, Alice Rose, 1918-2018
Провенсен А.
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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