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thaumalea obscura joseph smitThaumalea obscura : eine Reise in das Universum der Insekten Die kunstdrucke von Thaumalea obscura, ein Werk von Joseph Smit, tauchen uns ein in die faszinierende Welt der Insekten. Dieses Gemlde hebt die zarte Schnheit dieser Art hervor, mit detaillierten Feinheiten, die die Komplexitt ihrer Morphologie offenbaren. Die dunklen Farben und die subtilen Nuancen dieses Exemplars schaffen eine geheimnisvolle, fast hypnotische Atmosphre. Die Technik von
Thaumalea obscura : eine Reise in das Universum der Insekten Die kunstdrucke von Thaumalea obscura, ein Werk von Joseph Smit, tauchen uns ein in die faszinierende Welt der Insekten. Dieses Gemälde hebt die zarte Schönheit dieser Art hervor, mit detaillierten Feinheiten, die die Komplexität ihrer Morphologie offenbaren. Die dunklen Farben und die subtilen Nuancen dieses Exemplars schaffen eine geheimnisvolle, fast hypnotische Atmosphäre. Die Technik von Smit, die Präzision und Sensibilität vereint, ermöglicht es, die Zerbrechlichkeit und Einzigartigkeit dieses Insekts zu spüren und lädt den Betrachter zu einer aufmerksamen Betrachtung ein. Joseph Smit : ein Pionier der naturalistischen Illustration Joseph Smit, Naturforscher und Illustrator des 19. Jahrhunderts, konnte die Vielfalt der Tierwelt durch seine Werke einfangen. Sein wissenschaftlicher Ansatz, kombiniert mit einem ausgeprägten künstlerischen Gespür, machte ihn zu einer unverzichtbaren Figur im Bereich der naturalistischen Illustration. Smit arbeitete mit zahlreichen Wissenschaftlern zusammen und trug zu bedeutenden Werken über die Fauna bei, insbesondere im Bereich der Insekten. Der kunstdruck von Thaumalea obscura veranschaulicht perfekt sein Talent, die Natur mit bemerkenswerter Präzision darzustellen, und bringt gleichzeitig eine ästhetische Dimension, die das reine wissenschaftliche Dokument übertrifft. Eine dekorative Anschaffung mit vielfältigen Vorzügen Dieser kunstdruck von Thaumalea obscura ist eine ideale Dekorationswahl für alle, die ihrem Interieur eine Prise Originalität verleihen möchten. Ob im Büro, im Wohnzimmer oder im Schlafzimmer, diese Leinwand zieht durch ihre einzigartige Ästhetik und Druckqualität alle Blicke auf sich. Indem Sie dieses Bild in Ihre Dekoration integrieren, verleihen Sie Ihrem Raum eine Atmosphäre, die sowohl schick als auch natürlich ist, und würdigen gleichzeitig die Kunst von Joseph Smit. Dieses Werk ist perfekt für Natur- und Kunstliebhaber und bringt eine faszinierende und raffinierte Dimension in Ihre Inneneinrichtung.Shipping Notes
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★★★★★ 5
Witchy and wonderful
Format: Hardcover
This book is absolutely delightful in every possible way.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2020
★★★★★ 5
It's rare to see this kind of representation in a book for tweens, and I am 100% here for it!
Format: Hardcover
My 9-year-old daughter loved this book. It's about two 6th grade witches (Delpha and Katybird) from rival Appalachian families who are learning how to use their magic. The book is told from both of their points of view. As a parent, I was pleasantly surprised by the different types of representation in this book and how sensitively they are handled. Delpha's dad left her and her mom when Delpha was little, and they now live in poverty. Delpha's mom is struggling to pay the bills and sells her family heirlooms to Katybird's grandparents, who run a small museum. Katybird is intersex (androgen sensitive) and believes this is messing with her magical powers. Katy's brother Caleb is Deaf and communicates with sign language. Another character, Tyler, has two moms. It's super rare to see this kind of representation in a book for tweens, and I am 100% here for it.
There's a great scene where Katy reflects on attending another girl's "first moon party" and the attendees share stories about getting their first periods. When the other girls hear that Katy will never have a period due to her androgen sensitivity, they are shocked and treat her with pity and say they will pray for her. Katy is upset because she already loves and accepts herself. "As if making babies was the whole point of me existing," she thinks to herself. I seriously loved this example of how well-intentioned behavior can be hurtful. I also liked how characters getting their first periods is treated as something magical and worthy of celebration. There is so much about this book that is like a breath of magical fresh air.
In addition to all the beautiful inclusive elements woven into this book, it's just really FUN. There is a pet raccoon, an enchanted outhouse, zombies, and hexes that go wrong.
The only minor complaint my daughter had was that the plot relies repeatedly on the two main characters being separated and looking for each other.
Otherwise, this book was a winner with our young reader. Write more books, Ash Van Waterloo! We love you!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2021
★★★★★ 5
Emotional development...
Format: Hardcover
Cattywampus
Ash Van Otterloo
This is the story of Delpha McGill, a girl that doesn’t like rules or keeping secrets. Delpha lives in a small town in rural Appalachia, Howler’s Hollow, where magic is not permitted. She discovers her grandmother’s hidden book of spells which she is determined to use to help her mother.
Katybird Hearn has her own reasons for wanting to get her hands on the book of spells and has resolved nobody is going to stand in her way. She comes from a long line of witches. In the midst of their squabble, they unintentionally allow a curse to escape. The curse is so evil it wakes their dead ancestors, the Hearns and the McGills, The two girls must learn to work together if they are going to save the town from the zombies.
The author uses great sensitivity in incorporating androgen insensitivity in the plot. Androgen insensitivity syndrome is a condition that affects sexual development before birth and during puberty. People with this condition are genetically male, with one X chromosome and one Y chromosome in each cell. Because their bodies are unable to respond to certain male sex hormones (called androgens), they may have mostly female external sex characteristics or signs of both male and female sexual development. Poverty, sorcery, fears, friendship, and ignorant biases are all a part of this book.
Author Ash Van Otterloo portrays life in a southern country town in the mountains and he does so without being demeaning or patronizing. The characters are well fleshed out. While magic is part of the plot, it is merely a means to showcase the emotional development of the two girls. This is a fast-paced read. The target audience is 10-13 years of age.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2021
★★★★★ 4
Fun if a bit offbeat upper elementary fantasy
Format: Hardcover
I read this in one afternoon and have to say I enjoyed it. The cast of characters are incredibly diverse, and for the most part this is a believable story (despite the undead magicians and ridiculous outhouse) This story is a "Hatfields vs McCoys" if the two hillbilly families were magicians and were feuding over how they practice instead of over moonshine and land. This brings me to my first gripe with the novel. The dense dialogue in accents. For a middle grade book, the text is filled with a lot of phonetic spellings and backwards english. I guess it is to be atmospheric, but it just makes the characters seem dumb. And that is sad because they are not. Stubborn, and sometimes too preoccupied to see what is under their noses but not stupid. I sometimes felt that the characters had been written into a corner so there were multiple instances of "because magic" and convenient acts of random fortuitous "we have everything we need and don't have to search more because the Luck Gods were smiling". Once or twice I completely missed how the characters got from point A to point B and I Really dislike "wave a wand and everything is good and the mortals forget what happened". A little convenient magic written to solve a solution is fine. But the ending sort of feels a little flat when a Major concern for the entire novel is resolved by sleight of hand.
On the whole though, the characters are likable, and age appropriate (though a bit whiny at times for this parent ;-p) and I liked that diversity isn't a "cause" its just an adjective...As in, there is a gay couple who act like every other parent in the story. There is a deaf younger brother who isn't treated as 'precious' but as a functioning human. Even one of the main characters is intersex and does question "Am I girl enough to be a witch". None of the cast of characters feels forced or out of place making this a nice addition to my kid's library.
ARC free in exchange for an honest review.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2021
★★★★★ 5
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Format: Hardcover
As parents, we absolutely love the author’s books, and this one—Construction Site: A Thankful Night—is no exception! The lift-the-flap feature keeps our kids engaged, and they love discovering the surprises hidden inside. The story is perfect for Thanksgiving, teaching kids about gratitude in a fun and interactive way. The colorful illustrations and familiar construction site characters make it even more enjoyable for our little ones. We’re huge fans of this series, and our kids can’t get enough! Highly recommend for young readers!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2024