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View Rights PortalWe know that the daughters of Yaroslav the Wise all married European kings. But who were they really? The author imagined what the childhood of Kyiv princesses could have been. Clever, derisive, playful girls — and at the same time, future rulers that have to learn princely virtues and honor books. From 5 to 8 years, 5433 words Rightsholders: a.makhnyk@portalbooks.com.ua
Ten-year-old sisters Vita and Zlata share their dreams with each other: they would like to go to the forest, swim in the river, lie in the grass, and look at the clouds. They also want to learn some spells so that peace reigns on Earth, but magic exists only in fairy tales... This kind and gentle story tells that there is something more powerful in life than spells: being close to your loved ones and holding hands with them. And imagine being friends with a funny poodle like Buka, that shows to everyone how to laugh and love! This book is a bright and honest reflection of children's confusion during one of life's harshest experiences: war. This warm play was written in the form of a dialogue to be recited. Thus the text can be read or acted out with children at home, in classes, in school theaters or theater groups. Readers can even stage a play online for relatives and friends who are not nearby! From 9 to 12 years, 590 words Rightsholders: Nargis Gafurova and Anna Tiurina, crocus.publishers@gmail.com
A time comes when every child starts wondering about their body, asking their parents “awkward” questions. In this book, children and their parents, together with a curious boy named Max, will learn about the boys’ private parts and about the right way to treat one’s privacy and intimacy, about hygiene and safety, about illnesses and self-care, and, most importantly, about good behavior and respect. The book approaches the subject in an interesting and fun way, and is beautifully illustrated by Anna Oliynyk. From 3 to 12 years, 7681 words Rightsholders: mybookshelf.publishing@gmail.com
›Anna Livia Plurabelle‹ ist das berühmteste, meistzitierte Kapitel des unübersetzbarsten aller Bücher, »Finnegans Wake« von James Joyce. Unser Band bringt den Text des Originals, eine alte und zwei neue Übertragungen (von Wolfgang Hildesheimer und Hans Wollschläger) und eine Einführung von Klaus Reichert. ALP, nach Arno Schmidt die »All-Frau«, die Zusammensetzung »aus der schönen rot-gehaarten Isolde, den Maggies und sonstigen ›Stundentänzerinnen‹«, ist für Joyce das weibliche Prinzip des Universums, Wasser, Erde, Eva, Isis, Isolde und Psyche in einem; sie tritt zu Beginn des Buches mit den Fluten der Liffey auf und wird am Ende im Traum wie ein Fluß dem väterlichen Ozean zugetragen, wo alles sich verliert, sich wiederfindet und von neuem beginnt. »Was soll nun der deutsche Leser mit dem Buch anfangen? Er kann sich ans Nach-Prüfen, Nach-Denken, Nach-Schmecken, Nach-Sprechen von Hildesheimers und Wollschlägers Übertragung machen. Er wird entdecken, daß »Finnegans Wake« doch, wenn man nicht den falschen Ehrgeiz hegt, gleich alles ›verstehen‹ zu wollen, ein ›funeral‹ ist, nämlich eines der Begräbnisse des herkömmlichen Romans, und ein ›fun for all‹, ein Spaß für alle.« »Jörg Drews«
Hoverla is the tallest mountain in Ukraine. Many people climb it every year. But what do we know about it? Where does its name come from? Where does the Prut waterfall flow? Why is it so important not to trample down the moutain slopes? The story is told by the mountain itself, and many interesting facts and beautiful illustrations will introduce the readers to the diverse world of Hoverla and its inhabitants. Hoverla shows that everything has its unique voice, even the stones if you know how to listen. From 5 to 10 years, 820 words Rightsholders: Nargis Gafurova and Anna Tiurina; crocus.publishers@gmail.com
Little Romko lost his coin but he was not upset for long, since he acquired something much more valuable. This Ukrainian-English bilingual board book tells the story of the extraordinary in everyday life and shows how a bit of humour and imagination can turn a perfectly ordinary day into something unusual. From 3 to 6 years, 1686 words (English and Ukrainian bilingual edition) Rightsholders: Oksana Lushcevska, olushchevska@gmail.com
Not only people, but also pets stood up for the defense of Ukraine in the war against Russia! Together with his animal friends, Keksyk the cat organized a Territorial Defense force for the yard and helped people as best as he could. Together with Keksyk, many animals protect Ukraine: the dog Shustryk, the crow Ksenia, the pigeon Stepan, geese and bees. And now that you know of Keksyk do you want to learn why the missile system is called "Stugna"? And why the enemies were unable to overcome the Zmiev ramparts and disappeared without a trace in Chornobayivka? Then, the adventures of Keksyk and his friends bravely defending their native country are right for you! And while you read, remember that these tales are based on real events. From 5 to 8 years, 8596 words Rightsholders: svidoma@ukr.net
This book is about an everyday mommy. Perhaps she could have been a queen if she hadn't overslept on New Year's night, the night when miracles happen. Who knows? This book is also about the most ordinary of girls who talks about her love for her mommy, her daddy, her small baby brother in her mommy's tummy, and everything that is truly important in her life. From 3 to 6 years, 2120 words Rightsholder: Nargis Gafurova and Anna Tiurina, crocus.publishers@gmail.com
Fiery salamander, rain salamander, sismoloko, lizard, kachur... these are all names given to the spotted lizard that lives in the Carpathian forests! And it is not by chance that she is called fiery, as this salamander has a real superpower that comes in handy during its amazing daily adventures, helping it every time! With an exciting story, interesting facts, and colorful illustrations, this educational book will help children and adults to learn more about the magical world of nature and the inhabitants of the Carpathian forests. From 5 to 10 years, 690 words Rightsholders: Nargis Gafurova and Anna Tiurina; crocus.publishers@gmail.com
Anna ist die Tochter einer Schauspielerin und eines geschäftstüchtigen, machtverliebten, genialischen Designers. Die Eltern stehen im Licht der Öffentlichkeit. Die Familie leidet unter dem exzessiven Lebensstil des Vaters, die Mutter wird vom Schauspielberuf immer intensiver gefordert. Anna verbringt viel Zeit mit häufig wechselnden Kindermädchen, glückliche Familienmomente sind gezählt. Ein gemeinsamer Urlaub auf Mykonos erweist sich für die junge Familie als lebensverändernd, belastet jedoch Annas Kinderwelt noch einschneidender … Erika Pluhar beschreibt eine Kindheit im Ausnahmezustand. Einfühlsam, offen, schonungslos.
Anna ist acht Jahre alt, da nimmt sie die Mutter zum ersten Mal ins Theater mit. Das St. Petersburger Ballett tanzt Dornröschen. Danach steht für Anna fest: Sie will zur Bühne und Tänzerin werden. Mit zehn wird sie in die Theaterakademie aufgenommen. Aber die kleine, zierliche Anna wird von den Mitschülerinnen gehänselt, ihre Arme seien zu lang, die Füße krumm. Sie trainiert hart, und an der Seite des legendären Rudolf Nurejew wird sie zu einer der berühmtesten und erfolgreichsten Primaballerinen, die nicht nur die Opernhäuser der Welt für sich einnimmt, sondern mit ihrer Ausstrahlung auch ganze Fußballstadien füllt. Unsterblich ist ihr Tanz-Solo als „sterbender Schwan“. Little People, Big Dreams erzählt von den beeindruckenden Lebensgeschichten großer Menschen: Jede dieser Persönlichkeiten, ob Philosophin, Forscherin oder Sportler, hat Unvorstellbares erreicht. Dabei begann alles, als sie noch klein waren: mit großen Träumen.
Approaching the Stuart courts through the lens of the queen consort, Anna of Denmark, this study is underpinned by three key themes: translating cultures, female agency and the role of kinship networks and genealogical identity for early modern royal women. Illustrated with a fascinating array of objects and artworks, the book follows a trajectory that begins with Anna's exterior spaces before moving to the interior furnishings of her palaces, the material adornment of the royal body, an examination of Anna's visual persona and a discussion of Anna's performance of extraordinary rituals that follow her life cycle. Underpinned by a wealth of new archival research, the book provides a richer understanding of the breadth of Anna's interests and the meanings generated by her actions, associations and possessions.
Once upon a time, three brave knights appeared in the modern world! However, here's the surprise: these knights are actually three cheeky little girls pretending to be knights! Their imagination transforms ordinary objects and people into marvelous creatures, turning an ordinary day into an exciting adventure. They embark on many brave feats during their day, including fighting a dragon and, of course, saving a princess! The author demonstrates that children, and even adults, can be whoever they want with the power of imagination. From 3 to 6 years, 304 words Rightsholders: hanna.bulhakova@ranok-school.com
A world full of scents – and an adventure full of magic, racing hearts and dangers! Luzie Alvenstein can sense it right down to her fingertips: there is something wrong with the invitation she is holding in her hand. Her rival Elodie de Richemont has invited her to enter the “Contest of a thousand talents” – a competition for the world’s finest scent pharmacists. Of course the only thing Elodie is interested in is finding new talents to run her scent pharmacies. But Luzie has no choice. Together with Mats, Leon and Daan de Bruijn she goes to England in order to take part in the competition. What begins as a great game soon develops into a fight for survival – and this threatens to rob Luzie of everything she has ever loved… This is the fourth volume in the bestselling series of children’s books for boys and girls aged 10+. Written by the highly successful author Anna Ruhe and with atmospheric and beautifully detailed black-and-white illustrations by Claudia Carls.
This unique picture book is a creation of Khrystyna Lukashchuk, a well-known Ukrainian author and artist recognized as one of the best illustrators of independent Ukraine. From the emergence of Ukraine through its darkest times to its final victory over evil, A Tale Of Light allows us to find answers to dramatic questions: how can we explain to children why there is a war in their country? Why can not the enemy leave the Ukrainian land in peace? What will help us to defeat the enemy for good? The profound symbolic images that the author recreated will guide the readers along their journey. Ukrainians have been tapping into them for long times to find a source of harmony and internal strength – they are a powerful source of Light sustained by Ukrainian history, culture, and language. No enemy, however big or conniving, can destroy this Light. From 3 to 6 years, 719 words Rightsholders: bondarenkosvetlak@gmail.com
This story is full of a cheeky sense of humor that little readers will adore. In this book they can find funny poems and beautiful watercolor illustrations to give them the feeling of diving in the ocean. This unique and amazing book was created by the famous Ukrainian writer Yuriy Nikitinskiy and by the fabulous illustrator Marichka Ruban. From 3 to 8 years, 422 words Rightsholders: kovalenko@artbooks-publishing.com
Wer war diese Anna Amalia, die sich von der charmanten jungen Rokokoprinzessin zur Schutzgöttin der Künste wandelte? Dieser reichbebilderte Band illustriert den Lebensweg einer vielschichtigen Persönlichkeit, der es gelang, die eigenen künstlerischen Interessen für die kulturelle Entwicklung des Herzogtums Weimar fruchtbar zu machen. Das klassische Weimar ist ohne Anna Amalia (1739–1807), die Mutter Carl Augusts, undenkbar. Unter ihrer Regentschaft verwandelte sich die kleine Residenz zum geistigen Zentrum der Goethezeit. Es gelang ihr, herausragende Geister der Epoche – darunter Goethe, Wieland, Herder und Schiller – an ihren Hof zu ziehen. Sie begründete den »Weimarer Musenhof« mit seinen berühmten Leseabenden; sie förderte das deutsche Theater und verband das aristokratische Rokoko mit der neuen bürgerlichen Gefühlskultur. Ihre große Italienreise spiegelt die Italienbegeisterung der Zeit und Goethes Einfluß. Annette Seemann schildert den Lebensweg einer der bedeutendsten aufgeklärten Fürstinnen ihrer Zeit. Ein Akzent ihrer Darstellung liegt auf dem vielleicht größten Verdienst der Herzogin: der Gründung der »Herzogin Anna Amalia Bibliothek«. Nach dem verheerenden Brand des Jahres 2004 wird sie in Anna Amalias 200. Todesjahr nach umfangreichen Restaurierungen wieder zur Benutzung freigegeben.
The General History of Clothing holds a large time span from the ancient Shang and Zhou Dynasties to the present, and the splendid clothing culture of China appears on the scroll of three meters. The scroll is designed to present on both sides. The front side shows the features of different clothes in different ages with the history of its handcraft, color blending, accessory and military. The back side shows the clothes features of each of china’s 56 nationalities. The Readers can lead the children to appreciate different culture charm and nourish the children’s cultural confident by researching different clothes.
Wilhelm is an adorable little hedgehog with interests that set him apart from other hedgehogs his age. His deepest desire is to experience the beauty of daylight. While this may seem simple to us, it's quite a challenge for a hedgehog, as they are nocturnal creatures that tend to doze off just before sunrise. Poor Wilhelm has nearly lost all hope and feels a deep sense of sadness, especially as winter draws near, and all the forest's hedgehogs prepare to hibernate until spring. However, a glimmer of hope emerges when Wilhelm's friends discover a way to fulfill his dream. Curious to know how they do it? From 6 to 9 years, 808 words Rightsholders: n.miroshnyk@vivat.factor.ua
Es gibt viele Wege zur Gelassenheit – einer der schönsten zu diesem heiteren Zustand der Seelenruhe ist: Gedichte lesen – Gedichte, die zum inneren Gespräch mit sich ermuntern; Gedichte, die zum Innehalten und Sinnieren anregen; Gedichte, die trösten und Mut machen; Gedichte, deren Ruhe sich unmittelbar auf einen überträgt. Vorschläge für das Glück der Gelassenheit finden sich in den hier versammelten Gedichten von Anna Achmatowa, Rose Ausländer, Elisabeth Borchers, Thomas Brasch, Bertolt Brecht, Hans Magnus Enzensberger, Erich Fried, Peter Gan, Hermann Hesse, Angela Krauß, Czesław Miłosz, Rainer Maria Rilke, Eva Strittmatter, Wisława Szymborska, Hans-Ulrich Treichel, Robert Walser u. v. a.