{"product_id":"the-truth-about-max-9781592703753","title":"The Truth about Max","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 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!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA \u003c\/i\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003ci\u003e2023 Summer Read, with starred reviews from \u003c\/i\u003eKirkus \u003ci\u003eand \u003c\/i\u003ePW\u003ci\u003e!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaking 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 \u003ci\u003eA Year at Maple Hill Farm\u003c\/i\u003e and the lovable antics of their barnyard animals in \u003ci\u003eOur Animal Friends at Maple Hill Farm\u003c\/i\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Enchanted Lion Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/22\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781592703753\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.79lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.70h x 7.50w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeword\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/27\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2023 pg. 84\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/27\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/24\/2023 pg. 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2023 - Superior,Well Above Average\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Alice Provensen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43897403539637,"sku":"9781592703753","price":16.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_ca43f3bb-cfad-4a9b-9c48-b33aadad7c73.jpg?v=1712634010","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-truth-about-max-9781592703753","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}