Bohumil Říha

Bohumil Říha (22 February 1907 – 15 December 1987) was a Czech writer best known for children's books. For his lasting contribution to children's literature he received the Hans Christian Andersen Medal in 1980.[1][2]

Career

One of his most noted works is Children's Encyclopaedia (1959) that has since its publication enjoyed almost a cult following – its structure offers, besides information for beginning readers, more detailed information for children who wish to learn more about any of the subjects.

Other works include The River (1962, co-authored by Karel Friedrich), The Great Picture Book for Children (1976), The Great Animal Picture Book (1981; both together with Milena Lukešová), and Merry Tales – And What Else? (1964).

He died in Prague.

The biennial Hans Christian Andersen Award conferred by the International Board on Books for Young People is the highest recognition available to a writer or illustrator of children's books. Jansson received the writing award in 1966.[1][2]

Works

Čech Země dokořán, 1950 Dvě jara, 1952 Venkovan, 1955 – first part, 1958 – second part Doktor Meluzin, 1973 filmed under the title Dým bramborové natě Divný člověk O rezavém rváči a huňatém pánovi, 1971 Trilogy about the rule of George of Poděbrady: Přede mnou poklekni, 1971 Čekání na krále, 1977 A zbyl jen meč, 1978

Children's books O lékaři Pingovi, 1941 O třech penízcích, 1941 Honzíkova cesta, 1954 O letadélku Káněti, 1957 Pět bohů táhne přes moře Jak vodníci udobřili sumce Dva kluci v palbě Velká obrázková knížka pro malé děti, 1959, co author M. Lukešová Divoký koník Ryn Jak jel Vítek do Prahy Dětská encyklopedie, illustrations Vladimír Fuka; 1959, 1962, 1966, 1971

References

1. "Hans Christian Andersen Awards". International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY). Retrieved 2013-08-01.
2. "Bohumil Říha" (pp. 62–63, by Eva Glistrup).
   The Hans Christian Andersen Awards, 1956–2002. IBBY. Gyldendal. 2002. Hosted by Austrian Literature Online. Retrieved 2013-08-01.