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It was summertime when an old lady and her granddaughter decided to spend more time together and make the most out of it by walking through the countryside through the countryside. Grandma was passionate about nature and she enjoyed feeling surrounded by trees and animals, but what she liked the most was watching bees. The little girl enjoyed listening to her grandmother tell her about the amazing life of bees and their extremely important mission for life on our planet. Not a day went by that they did not visit the bees and the girl always learned something new, like that day when she discovered what the dance of the bees was. With each passing day, their bond grew stronger and stronger, and all thanks to those little insects. But after the years, the little girl, now a woman, returns with her son to the place where her grandmother's house was and, thanks to the dance of the bees, they will discover something that they will never be able to forget.

Whether it be creating a rainbow out of different-colored handkerchiefs or filling up the sky with flying doves carrying playing cards, the feats carried out by a would-be magician engulf the pages of this entertaining book about quotidian magic. Although not really a magician, the main character imagines himself to be one, accomplishing impressive tricks such as changing night into day and back again. This amusing and colorful story helps children discover the magic of every day and perceive the world as a spectacular magic show in its own right.  I like magic so much that sometimes I pretend I’m a great magician and that I can do the most beautiful, amazing tricks in the world… I imagine that every morning I make a big silver coin disappear from the sky…

Once upon a time, my dad took me to a very special fair a long, long way from home. As soon as we arrived, he asked me to wave my hands in the air like a magician so that the lights would turn on or off as I pleased. “It’s amazing!” I shouted with joy. Today my dad has taken me to the fair, and you can't imagine how excited I am. It is a magical place, full of lights, colors, music and, above all, fun! However, this fair has something special that makes it different from the others... A witch has hung up her broom to become the driver of a flying train, a snow-capped Helter Skelter, and Bumper Cars that can zoom off to wherever the driver wants and ride through the venue… This fair seems to have come to life!

This award-winning book delves into a captivating narrative that intertwines personal journeys with broader societal themes. It explores the complexities of human relationships and the impact of choices on one's life path. Richly developed characters navigate challenges that resonate with readers, prompting reflection on their own experiences. The writing is both evocative and insightful, making it a compelling read for those interested in profound storytelling that examines the human condition.

Obálkový podnázev: velký, dlouho nepochopený umělec. Většina hrdinů, které známe, jsou výjimečné bytosti nadané nadpřirozenými schopnostmi a poznáš je podle pláště, který jim vlaje z ramen. Existují však i hrdinové z masa a kostí, tak lidští jako ty a já, kteří se někdy mýlí, ale jindy se jim povedou věci naprosto výjimečné. A jedním z nich byl i Vincent van Gogh. Jeho mimořádnými schopnostmi byly obrovská vášeň pro malování, bojovný duch a veliká citlivost. Díky nim je dnes považován za jednoho z největších malířů v dějinách. Pro van Gogha byla malba jediným způsobem, jak vyjádřit to, co cítí. Vášnivě maloval až do posledního dechu. Během jeho života však bohužel jen málokdo dokázal jeho tvorbu docenit. Prodal pouze jediný svůj obraz. Ale Vincent navzdory nepřízni osudu malovat nikdy nepřestal a zanechal nám více než 900 obrazů, z nichž některé patří mezi nejobdivovanější díla všech dob. Takových závratných úspěchů dosáhl Vincent van Gogh a toto je jeho příběh.