Janosch facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Janosch
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Janosch (2002)
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| Born | Horst Eckert 11 March 1931 Hindenburg, Weimar Republic (now Zabrze, Poland) |
| Occupation | Writer, illustrator |
| Nationality | German |
| Genre | Children's picture books |
| Notable works | Janoschs Traumstunde |
Janosch (born Horst Eckert on 11 March 1931) is a famous German children's author and illustrator. He is known for his many books that bring joy to young readers around the world.
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About Janosch
Janosch was born as Horst Eckert on 11 March 1931. This was in a place called Hindenburg, which is now Zabrze in Poland. After World War II, his family moved to West Germany.
In 1953, Janosch went to Munich. He studied at the Academy of Arts for a while. Later, he became a freelance artist. In 1960, his first children's book was published. A friend named George Lentz helped him and suggested he use the pen name Janosch.
By 1980, Janosch had written over 100 books for children. These books have been translated into almost 30 languages! His most famous characters include the Tigerente (Tiger Duck). This character appears in books like Oh, wie schön ist Panama. He also created stories about a little tiger and a little bear.
Janosch has also written books for adults. These books often explore themes like friendship, family, and finding meaning in life. From 1953 to 1980, Janosch lived in Munich. After that, he moved to the island of Tenerife, where he still lives today.
Awards and Recognition
Janosch has received several important awards for his work. These awards celebrate his contributions to children's literature.
- 1975: Literaturpreis der Stadt München (Literature Prize of the City of Munich)
- 1979: German Youth Literature Award
- 1984: Zilveren Griffel (Silver Stylus, a Dutch award)
- 1993: Bundesverdienstkreuz (Federal Cross of Merit, a German honor)
Janosch's Books
Janosch has published about 150 books in German. Many of these have been translated into 30 languages. Here are some of his well-known works:
- Die Geschichte von Valek dem Pferd (1960)
- Valek und Jarosch (1960)
- Das kleine Schiff (1960)
- Der Josa mit der Zauberfidel (1960)
- Onkel Poppoff kann auf Bäume fliegen (1964)
- Das Auto hier heißt Ferdinand (1964)
- Böllerbam und der Vogel (1968)
- Cholonek oder Der liebe Gott aus Lehm (1970)
- Lari Fari Mogelzahn (1971)
- Leo Zauberfloh (1975)
- Sacharin im Salat (1975)
- Update on Rumpelstiltskin and other Fairy Tales by 43 Authors (1976)
- Traumstunde für Siebenschläfer (1977)
- Die Maus hat rote Strümpfe an (1978)
- Oh, wie schön ist Panama (1978)
- English translation: The Trip to Panama (1990)
- Sandstrand (1979)
- Komm, wir finden einen Schatz (1979)
- Schnuddelbuddel sagt Gutnacht (1979)
- Post für den Tiger (1980)
- The City meets the Country (1980)
- Das Leben der Thiere (1981)
- Rasputin der Vaterbär (1983)
- Ich mach dich gesund, sagte der Bär (1985)
- Das Lumpengesindel (1987)
- Der Mäuse-Sheriff (1989)
- Die Kunst der bäuerlichen Liebe 1 (1990)
- Du bist ein Indianer, Hannes (1990)
- Polski Blues (1991)
- Zurück nach Uskow (1992)
- Schäbels Frau (1992)
- Mutter sag, wer macht die Kinder? (1992)
- Von dem Glück, Hrdlak gekannt zu haben (1994)
- Von dem Glück, als Herr Janosch überlebt zu haben (1994)
- Franz mit dem verdammten Hut (1995)
- Schnuddel baut ein Wolkenhaus (1995)
- Schnuddels Gute-Nacht-Geschichten (1995)
- Wörterbuch der Lebenskunst (1995)
- Gastmahl auf Gomera (1997)
- Restaurant & Mutterglück oder Das Kind (1998)
- Ich liebe eine Tigerente (1999)
- Janoschs großer, kleiner Tigeratlas (2002)
- Janoschs Tausend-Bilder-Lexikon (2002)
- Wie der Tiger zählen lernt (2002)
- Wie der Tiger lesen lernt (2002)
- Bei Liebeskummer Apfelmus (2002)
- Morgen kommt der Weihnachtsbär (2002)
- Wenn Schnuddel in die Schule geht und andere Geschichten (2006)
- Gibt es hitzefrei in Afrika? So leben die Kinder dieser Welt (2006)
The Tiger Duck
The Tigerente (which means "tiger duck") is a very popular character created by Janosch. It's a small wooden toy duck with black and yellow stripes. It has wheels and is often pulled around on a string by other characters in Janosch's books.
Even though the Tigerente never speaks, it has become the most famous character Janosch ever created. You can find the Tigerente on many different products. These include posters, postcards, buttons, mugs, socks, and even children's furniture. The Tigerente was also the mascot for a German TV show called Tigerenten Club.
Story Adaptations
One of Janosch's stories, "Oh, wie schön ist Panama", was turned into an opera. The opera is called "Oh, the beautiful Panama". It was first performed at the Deutsche Oper Berlin in 2013. The show was very popular and sold out!
See also
In Spanish: Janosch para niños
