The Art of Alice & Martin Provensen by Alice and Martin Provensen - GIFT

The Art of Alice & Martin Provensen by Alice and Martin Provensen 240 pages. NON-FICTION, Monograph Chroma Chronicle/Blue Apple. 2022 $35 

Content: G. 

BUYING ADVISORY: ADULT - GIFT 

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE 

Alice and Martin Provensen wrote and illustrated more than 40 children's books, this is a collection of their art. Many of their books were "Little Golden Books" and the art style and is reminiscent of that time. There are also illustrations of their trips to Europe, as well as their Caldecott winning book "The Glorious Flight". The book includes an interview with their daughter, who sprinkles in quotes from her parents' speeches along with her own memories growing up with them on their lovely farm. Also included is the full text text of their Caldecott acceptance speech, and an address the following year at ALA. 

I would consider this a coffee table book, directed to an adult audience. What text there is is in very small print, and it's not the text of their books. Only the illustrations from the books, and their original art are included. I know some lovely retired librarians who will adore this book. 

Lisa Librarian