The Truth about Max
The Truth about Max by Alice Provensen is an illustrated picture book published by Enchanted Lion Books in 2023. This original work from the renowned children’s book duo invites readers into the world of Max, a cat known for his playful mischief and independent spirit. The book showcases Max’s adventures in the barnyard, where he engages in activities like teasing and hide-and-seek, while also revealing his private life that unfolds at night.
Readers will discover an affectionate portrayal of Max, blending elements of juvenile nonfiction and fiction, with themes centered around animals, pets, and farm life. The narrative draws inspiration from the Provensens’ experiences at Maple Hill Farm, offering insights into the changing seasons and the antics of barnyard animals. This edition includes backmatter from Karen Provensen, providing additional context about Max, the real-life cat, and the legacy of the Provensen family in children’s literature. With 40 pages of engaging illustrations, this book presents a delightful exploration of a beloved pet’s life.
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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!
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2023! A Publishers Weekly 2023 Summer Read!
A Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Book of 2024!
Starred reviews from Kirkus and PW!
In this picture book from the Provensens’ archives, the unforgettable Max, who appears in many of the Provensens’ picture books, takes center stage. Wherever Max goes, mischief is sure to follow! He spends his days teasing, playing hide-and-seek, and prowling the barnyard. He’s also keenly intelligent and independent, with his own private life that begins at night. An affectionate portrait of a pet who’s both friend and hunter, from a luminary author-illustrator pair of American children’s literature.
Taking inspiration from their own life at Maple Hill Farm in Dutchess County, New York, great American illustrators Alice and Martin Provensen shared the changing seasons that give rhythm to life in the country in A Year at Maple Hill Farm and the lovable antics of their barnyard animals in Our Animal Friends at Maple Hill Farm. This picture book will include backmatter from Karen Provensen, with more information of Max, the real-life cat who lived on Maple Hill Farm, and her parents’ lasting legacy.
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