Books with author K. A. Meade

When James and his big sister go to stay with their Granny in the Woods one summer they discover that, just like people, there are lots and lots and lots of different and interesting (and it must be said quite often very silly) sorts of bears.This fun and beautifully-illustrated alphabet picture book is the perfect introduction to the world of words for beginning and early readers, especially boys, who can be the most reluctant bookworms.Whether running over other bears with their trick-cycles or holding their breath and floating up into the sky and becoming a menace to onlookers, or hiding under the stairs, the bears in The Bear Facts are certain to delight and entertain readers of all ages.Recommended for Ages: 3+

"Early one fine morning, not so long ago, a handsome young chicken named Lyle set off to seek fame and fortune as a pirate on the Seven Seas. Along the way he met a ghostly pirate-bear who warned him that there were more important things in life than gold and fame. After many adventures, Lyle had to make the choice between fame and fortune or family and friends. (The story of Lyle and the choice he made is told in the book: "The Legend of Yellowbeak the Pirate.") But advice was not all the pirate-bear gave Lyle; he also gave him a book of Geography to help him on his way. What he didn’t tell Lyle was that it was a magic book and whoever read it would become part of the story the book told........ This is that book....." The long-awaited companion book to "The Legend of Yellowbeak the Pirate" is told in verse and illustrated with sumptuous full colour and full-page pictures.It contains valuable information concerning the Bears of many countries as well as interesting insights into the countries themselves. There is also some geography.

“When they are small but, oh, so brave,It’s wild adventures young birds crave.”The legend of Yellowbeak the Pirate is the story of Lyle, a young chicken who sets out to find fame and fortune as a pirate on the Seven Seas. On the way he meets a ghostly pirate-bear who gives him a magical book and also warns him to remember that there are more important things in life than gold and fame.After many adventures, Lyle is reminded of the truth of the pirate-bear’s warning, and must make his own choice between friendship and his pirate dreams.The legend of Yellowbeak the Pirate is written entirely in verse and each stanza is illustrated by a full-page, sumptuously coloured and detailed picture. (This is the poem that S.T. Coleridge would have written, if only he had been a little better at drawing bears… and chickens).

Binker's New Neighbours (first published as Binker's New Tenants) now has over fifty full-colour illustrations (where the platform/app supports colour) and is an ideal choice for Kindle Fire.When Anna and her mother and father and baby brother move into their new home, the last thing that they expect to find is a squirrel building a hot-tub in their attic. As if that wasn't enough, he also turns out to be their landlord; and that's only the beginning of an adventure which will also take them all to a Greek island and what may be pirate treasure...Binker's New Neighbours is a full-length Kindle book of approximately fifty-five thousand words. Written in a gently humorous style, it is certain to prove immensely enjoyable both to those who read it and those who have it read to them.Recommended to anyone of any age who can still remember what it is like to be not-quite-grown-up.

Lyle Chickan (also known as Yellowbeak the Pirate) had now come exactly half-way around the world from where he had begun his adventure. He was also exactly half-way through the magic Book of Geography which a ghostly pirate-bear had given to him when his adventure began.Although Lyle loved his pirate life, he had begun to yearn for the family and friends and love that he had left behind.He knew that a single step in any direction would take him closer to home, but should he go back the way he had come, or should he go forward, in spite of the unknown perils it might conceal?As he pondered his choices he suddenly realised that if he went back the way he had come, he would never escape the magic of the Geography Book. The only way that he could ever get home was by going ahead and finishing the story.He then knew that the Magic Book was meant to teach us that we can all make our own Life-stories simply by making our own choices as to what we really care about......Now all he had to do was to get Home!

The poems in this short book (24 pages) were written by the English classical scholar A. E. Housman (1859-1936). This selection of his poetry has been embellished with full-colour illustrations.Housman suffered great loss, failure and heartbreak during his life, but somehow managed to turn his experiences into some of the most beautiful elegiac poetry ever written in the English language.Despite the distance between his world and ours it is impossible not to believe that he talks directly to us, though we may think and believe otherwise than he.If there is such a thing as genius (and I believe there is), surely one of its manifestations must be the transformation of bitter disappointment and loss into a thing of beauty, and sometimes, wisdom.All we have to do is listen.

When James and his big sister go to stay with their Granny in the Woods one summer they discover that, just like people, there are lots and lots and lots of different and interesting (and sometimes very silly) sorts of bears. This fun and beautifully-illustrated alphabet picture book is the perfect introduction to the world of words for beginning and early readers. Whether holding their breath and floating up into the sky and becoming a menace to onlookers, riding motorcycles or hiding under the stairs, the bears in The Bear Facts are certain to delight and entertain readers of all ages. Recommended for Ages: 3+

"Early one fine morning, not so long ago, a handsome young chicken named Lyle set off to seek fame and fortune as a pirate on the Seven Seas. Along the way he met a ghostly pirate-bear who warned him that there were more important things in life than gold and fame. After many adventures, Lyle had to make the choice between fame and fortune or family and friends. (The story of Lyle and the choice he made is told in the book: "The Legend of Yellowbeak the Pirate.") But advice was not all the pirate-bear gave Lyle; he also gave him a book of Geography to help him on his way. What he didn’t tell Lyle was that it was a magic book and whoever read it would become part of the story the book told........ This is that book....." The long-awaited companion book to "The Legend of Yellowbeak the Pirate" is told in verse and illustrated with sumptuous full colour and full-page pictures. It contains valuable information concerning the Bears of many countries as well as interesting insights into the countries themselves. There is also some Geography.

“When they are small but, oh, so brave, It’s wild adventures young birds crave.” "The legend of Yellowbeak the Pirate" is the story of Lyle, a young chicken who sets out to find fame and fortune as a pirate on the Seven Seas. On the way he meets a ghostly pirate-bear who gives him a magical book and also warns him to remember that there are more important things in life than gold and fame. After many adventures, Lyle is reminded of the truth of the pirate-bear’s warning, and must make his own choice between friendship and his pirate dreams. "The legend of Yellowbeak the Pirate" is written entirely in verse and each stanza is illustrated by a full-page, sumptuously coloured and detailed picture. (This is the poem that S.T. Coleridge would have written, if only he had been a little better at drawing bears… and chickens).

All the poems in this small book are by Alfred Edward (A.E.) Housman (1859-1936): References page 24. This selection of his poetry has been embellished with full-colour illustrations. Housman suffered great loss, failure and heartbreak during his life, but somehow managed to turn his experiences into some of the most beautiful elegiac poetry ever written in the English language. Despite the distance between his world and ours it is impossible not to believe that he talks directly to us, though we may think and believe otherwise than he. If there is such a thing as genius (and I believe there is), one of its manifestations must surely be the transformation of bitter disappointment and loss into a thing of beauty, and sometimes, wisdom. All we have to do is listen.

"Lyle had now come exactly half-way around the world from where he had begun his adventure. He was also exactly half-way through the magic Book of Geography which a ghostly pirate-bear had given to him when his adventure began. Although Lyle loved his pirate life, he had begun to yearn for the family and friends and love that he had left behind. He knew that a single step in any direction would take him closer to home. Should he go back the way he had come, or should he go forward, in spite of the unknown perils it might conceal? As he pondered his choices he suddenly realised that if he went back the way he had come, he would never escape the magic of the Geography Book. The only way that he could ever get home was by going ahead and finishing the story. He then knew that the Magic Book was meant to teach us that we can all make our own Life-stories simply by making our own choices as to what we really care about. .....Now all he had to do was to get Home!" "Bearly Geography (Pt2); Homeward Bound!" brings to a conclusion The Bear Books Series that began with "The Bear Facts" and included "The Legend of Yellowbeak the Pirate", "Bearly Geography (Pt1); Westward Ho!" and "Bearly Poetry A. E. Housman". The books all deal with the issue of the moral choices that we all must make, how the actions of others can affect us, and their consequences. All the books are in full page colour and (except the first, "The Bear Facts", which was meant for a younger audience) written entirely in verse.

When Anna and her mother, father and baby brother move into their new home the last thing they expect to find is a squirrel building a hot tub in their attic. As if that wasn’t enough, he also turns out to be their landlord; and that’s only the beginning of an adventure which will also take them to a Greek Island and what may be pirate treasure... Binker’s New Neighbours is a full-length story beautifully illustrated with almost 60 exuberant and varied Black and white pictures. Written in a wonderfully humorous and engaging style, it is certain to prove a hit both with those who read it and those who have it read to them. Recommended to anyone of any age who either is, or can still remember what it is like to be, not-quite-grown-up. Suggested Reading Age: 7+