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James Mayhew

    1. január 1964

    James Mayhew je autor s vášňou pre zoznamovanie detí s umením, hudbou a operou. Jeho diela často nesú kultúrne posolstvo a vyznačujú sa pútavým rozprávaním. Jeho tvorba je známa pre svoje inovatívne spojenie detských dobrodružstiev s umeleckým svetom, čím deťom otvára dvere do galérií a kultúrnych zážitkov. S bohatou publikačnou činnosťou a angažmánom v rôznych umeleckých projektoch prispieva k obohateniu detskej literatúry o hlbší kultúrny rozmer.

    Katie and the waterlily pond : a magical journey through five Monet masterpieces
    Katie in Scotland
    Katie and the Sunflowers
    Katie's Picture Show
    Shakespeare's Stories
    Katie Meets the Impressionists
    • Katie Meets the Impressionists

      • 32 stránok
      • 2 hodiny čítania

      On a visit to the museum, Katie climbs into five Impressionist paintings and has wonderful adventures. Includes information about Impressionism, the paintings shown, and their artists.

      Katie Meets the Impressionists
      4,7
    • Shakespeare's Stories

      • 128 stránok
      • 5 hodin čítania

      Five of Shakespeare's most beloved histories-- Julius Caesar, Antony and Cleopatra, Richard III, Henry IV, and Henry V --are included in this one handy volume.

      Shakespeare's Stories
      4,7
    • Katie's Picture Show

      • 30 stránok
      • 2 hodiny čítania

      A mischievous little girl discovers that an art gallery is not the dull place she expected when five famous paintings come to life for her. The book includes reproductions of the paintings and information about visiting a gallery. The artist's other books include Five Mice and the Moon.

      Katie's Picture Show
      4,4
    • Katie and the Sunflowers

      • 32 stránok
      • 2 hodiny čítania

      Make art an adventure with classic picture book character, Katie! Featuring famous paintings by Van Gogh, Cezanne and Gauguin.

      Katie and the Sunflowers
      4,4
    • Katie in Scotland

      • 32 stránok
      • 2 hodiny čítania

      Come on a fun-packed tour through Scotland's best-known landmarks in this classic Katie picture book!

      Katie in Scotland
      4,4
    • Katie In London

      • 32 stránok
      • 2 hodiny čítania

      Come on a magical tour with Katie and discover London's most famous sights! When Katie and her brother Jack visit London with Grandma, something very unexpected happens . . . One of the Trafalgar Square lions comes to life and takes them on a wonderful tour of all the best sights! Including Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Big Ben and the London Eye. 'London comes to life in this magical adventure' - Independent Featuring many of London's key landmarks, this storybook has become a bestselling introduction to London, and is perfect for children visiting the city for the first time.

      Katie In London
      4,4
    • Starlight Sailor

      • 24 stránok
      • 1 hodina čítania

      Sail away to dreamland! As you journey through the night, you will meet all kinds of curious and magical creatures. An ideal bedtime read, it encourages children to dream and imagine, with beautiful illustrations and high production

      Starlight Sailor
      4,2
    • Ella Bella Ballerina and Cinderella

      • 32 stránok
      • 2 hodiny čítania

      Ella Bella longs to be a beautiful ballerina, and so each week she goes to Madame Rosa's ballet class at the old theatre. As soon as Ella Bella opens Madame Rosa's magical musical box on the empty stage she's whisked off to meet Cinderella. But will Ella Bella be able to help Cinderella meet her perfect Prince Charming?

      Ella Bella Ballerina and Cinderella
      4,1
    • Ella Bella Ballerina and Swan Lake

      • 32 stránok
      • 2 hodiny čítania

      Another sumptuous story featuring the delightful Ella Bella Ballerina in the most famous ballet of all, Swan Lake!

      Ella Bella Ballerina and Swan Lake
      4,2
    • Katie and the British Artists

      • 32 stránok
      • 2 hodiny čítania

      Katie just can't decide what she wants to be when she grows up. Perhaps a trip to the gallery to see five famous paintings by world-renowned British artists might give her some ideas. And can she help the shepherd boy from Constable's The Cornfield round up all those pesky sheep? For almost two decades, the Katie series has been bringing art to life for young children.

      Katie and the British Artists
      4,2
    • Can You See a Little Bear?

      • 32 stránok
      • 2 hodiny čítania

      Look for the little bear in each beautiful drawing.

      Can You See a Little Bear?
      4,0
    • Katie: Katie and the Dinosaurs

      • 32 stránok
      • 2 hodiny čítania

      Come on a prehistoric dinosaur-packed adventure with Katie in this classic picture book.

      Katie: Katie and the Dinosaurs
      4,0
    • Katie: Katie and the Mona Lisa

      • 32 stránok
      • 2 hodiny čítania

      Five famous Italian Renaissance paintings come alive for Katie in this third adventure in the art gallery. What makes the Mona Lisa smile? Katie wants to find out so she climbs into the Leonardo Da Vinci painting. But the Mona Lisa is not really feeling very happy so Katie tries to cheer her up . . . with disastrous results!

      Katie: Katie and the Mona Lisa
      4,1
    • Mouse and Mole Have a Party

      • 32 stránok
      • 2 hodiny čítania

      Every day holds a new surprise for Mole. He just can't help getting into scrapes, whether picking the first daffodil of spring or trimming his lopsided whiskers. But with the help of his best friend Mouse, things generally turn out for the best - especially when Mole least expects it.

      Mouse and Mole Have a Party
      4,0
    • Ella Bella Ballerina and the Magic Toyshop

      • 32 stránok
      • 2 hodiny čítania

      Everyone's favourite little dancer, Ella Bella Ballerina, steps into an enchanted toyshop in this magical ballet adventure.

      Ella Bella Ballerina and the Magic Toyshop
      3,9
    • Mrs Noah´s Pockets

      • 40 stránok
      • 2 hodiny čítania

      "At last all were gathered inside the ark. It heaved with animals, large and small. Mrs Noah wore a brand-new coat, with a hood and a cape - and very deep pockets. Lots of pockets."When Mr Noah builds the ark, he makes two lists - one for all the animals who will come on board and one for those troublesome creatures he will leave behind. Meanwhile, Mrs Noah gets out her sewing machine and makes a coat with very deep pockets. Lots of pockets.

      Mrs Noah´s Pockets
    • The Barefoot Book of Stories from the Opera

      • 80 stránok
      • 3 hodiny čítania

      The author's rewriting of opera stories from seven different composers combined with illustrations and a select discography, introduces to children some of the great operatic themes of the last 200 years.

      The Barefoot Book of Stories from the Opera