Susanna Reich Knihy

George Catlin is one of America’s best-known painters, famous for his iconic portraits of Native Americans. He spent much of his life in the wilderness, sketching and painting as he traveled. A solo trek across 500 miles of uncharted prairie, an expedition to the Andes, harrowing encounters with grizzly bears and panthers, and tours of the royal palaces of Europe were among his many adventures. In an era when territorial expansion resulted in the near annihilation of many indigenous cultures, George Catlin dedicated himself to meeting and writing about the native peoples of the western hemisphere. With his “Indian Gallery” of paintings and artifacts, he toured the United States and Europe, stirring up controversy and creating a sensation.Award-winning author Susanna Reich combines excerpts from Catlin’s letters and notes with vivid depictions of his far-flung travels. Generously illustrated with archival prints and photos and Catlin’s own magnificent paintings, here is a rollicking, accessible biography that weaves meticulously researched history into a fascinating frontier and jungle adventure story.

The narrative follows Jos Limon, a trailblazing modern dancer born in a Mexican village in 1908, who pursued his passion in New York City. His journey not only transformed his own life but also left a lasting impact on the world of dance. The book features vibrant illustrations that complement the inspiring tale of Limon's artistic evolution and contributions to modern dance.

A delightful meal with a big extended family becomes a free-for-all when one particularly excitable baby joins the fun. Family dinner, set the table, Forks and spoons and napkins too, Knives and plates and water glasses, Flowers, placemats, white and blue. Wait a minute, where’s the baby? Someone’s playing peek-a-boo! What does it take to make a perfect family meal? Is it the forks, spoons, plates, and napkins? Maybe it’s sister’s lemonade, Papi’s guacamole, or delicious meatballs and ravioli eyed by a hungry pup. When it’s time to sit down and dig in, there’s one thing everybody agrees they need to do, “Baby, baby, pass the baby!” This rollicking, rhyming picture book about one (rather large) diverse family dinner table captures the buzz and hum of a shared meal, with one adorably excitable baby at its center, eager to join the fun. With Pass the Baby, author Susanna Reich imbues her text with an undercurrent of harmony, warmth and inclusivity, complimented by ebullient illustrations by Raúl Colón. A CSMCL Best Multicultural Children’s Book of the Year A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year

Das große Vorbild für klavierspielende Kinder: Clara Schumann, die schon als junges Mädchen ein Star war. Ein Wunderkind sein - wer wünscht sich das nicht insgeheim?1828 gibt die neunjährige Clara Schumann in ihrer Geburtsstadt Leipzig ihr Debüt, mit zwölf Jahren unternimmt sie ihre erste Konzertreise durch Europa, wenig später genießt sie bereits den Ruf einer Weltklassepianistin. Doch Clara Schumanns Ruhm war nicht zuletzt das Produkt harter Arbeit, die unter schwierigen Bedingungen stattfand: Der problematischen Beziehung zum autoritären Vater folgte eine von Krankheit und Depression belastete Ehe mit Robert Schumann. - Dieser Biographie gelingt es, die Künstlerin Clara Schumann mit Hilfe zahlreicher Zeitdokumente lebendig werden zu lassen.