Bohumil Říha

Bohumil Říha (February 22, 1907-December 15, 1987) was a Czech author. One of his most noted works is "Children's Encyclopaedia" (1959) that has since 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). For his work he received nomination in the year 1980 Hans Christian Andersen Award. He died in Prague.

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 Jiřího z Poděbrad:
** "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"