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