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There was a remarkable similarity to the couple's early histories. Both were born in Chicago, Illinois, and both moved to California when they were twelve. Both received scholarships to the Art Institute of Chicago, and both attended the University of California, though at separate campuses. After college, Alice went to work with Walter Lantz Studio, the creators of Woody Woodpecker, and Martin took work with the rival Walt Disney Studio, where he collaborated on Dumbo, Fantasia, and Pinocchio.

The pair met in 1943 when Martin, working as a creator of training films for the American military, was assigned to the Walter Lantz Studio. They were married in 1944 and resettled in Washington, D.C., where they worked on war-related projects. Following the end of the war, they moved to New York City, where a friend assisted them in finding their first job, illustrating The Fireside Book of Folk Songs. In 1952, Tony the Tiger, designed by Martin, debuted as a Kellogg's mascot. Following that, they illustrated several Little Golden Books such as The Color Kittens, and in 1982, they received the Caldecott Honor Medal for their illustration of A Visit to William Blake's Inn, by Nancy Willard. They were further recognized just two years later, when they received the Caldecott Medal for A Glorious Flight, the story of aviator Louis Blériot, the first man to fly solo across the English Channel. The Provensens have been on the New York Times list of the Ten Best Illustrated Books eight times for such classics as Our Animal Friends at Maple Hill Farm and An Owl and Three Pussycats.[1] In all, the couple wrote and illustrated more than 50 books.

from wikipedia.com]]> Chicago 1916/07/10 237346 0307021416 9780307021410 20 <![CDATA[The Color Kittens (Little Golden Book)]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172992302m/237346.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172992302s/237346.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/237346.The_Color_Kittens 4.13 155 18479 4.25 23958 1689 59310 4.24 513 119 163402 4.22 367 67 1949 280896 0689844999 9780689844997 20 <![CDATA[Our Animal Friends At Maple Hill Farm]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173384072m/280896.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173384072s/280896.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/280896.Our_Animal_Friends_At_Maple_Hill_Farm 4.73 64 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.

]]> 59310 4.24 513 119 163402 4.22 367 67 1984 400502 0140507299 9780140507294 11 <![CDATA[The Glorious Flight: Across the Channel with Louis Bleriot July 25, 1909]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174441826m/400502.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174441826s/400502.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/400502.The_Glorious_Flight_Across_the_Channel_with_Louis_Bleriot_July_25_1909 3.62 55 59310 4.24 513 119 163402 4.22 367 67 1983 1098226 0689845006 9780689845000 5 <![CDATA[The Year At Maple Hill Farm]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1180963535m/1098226.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1180963535s/1098226.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1098226.The_Year_At_Maple_Hill_Farm 4.34 35 <Font size="+1">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.

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