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Kurt Wiese

    Kurt Wiese established himself as a prolific illustrator whose distinctive artistic vision graced over 400 books. His own written and illustrated works, numbering eighteen, showcased a remarkable visual flair. Despite early family opposition to his artistic pursuits and an unconventional life path that included years in China and as a prisoner of war, Wiese forged an impressive career. His profound fascination with the natural world, particularly animals, infused his art, offering readers captivating visual narratives.

    Bambi. Eine Lebensgeschichte aus dem Walde
    The Five Chinese Brothers
    The Chinese Ink Stick
    Juneau; the Sleigh Dog
    The Story about Ping
    Freddy and the Perilous Adventure
    • 2021
    • 2011

      The Chinese Ink Stick

      • 206 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      The book focuses on the republishing of classic works from the early 1900s and earlier, which have become rare and costly. It aims to make these literary treasures accessible by offering them in affordable, high-quality modern editions while preserving the original text and artwork.

      The Chinese Ink Stick
    • 1991

      The Story about Ping

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      4.2(42161)Add rating

      "The Story About Ping "covers the concepts Family and Problem Solving. This classic children's book was first published in 1933 and is still as delightful and relevant as ever. Ping's owner takes him and his siblings to the river for dinner. When it's time to go, Ping is the last duck in the water and, as such, will receive a spanking. To avoid punishment, he hides--only to be captured the next morning by a young boy for his family's dinner. Finally Ping is set free, and when he sees his master's boat, the last thing he fears is a spanking--he's just thankful to be home

      The Story about Ping
    • 1986

      Emma and Alice, Bean Farm's favorite ducks, and that intrepid pig, Freddy, are off for a glorious balloon ride to celebrate the Fourth of July. If Freddy, Emma, and Alice had known what is in store for them, they would have remained quietly at home. Illustrations. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

      Freddy and the Perilous Adventure