Books with author W. A. Fletcher

Anteaters to Zebras is a creative, playful, and witty introduction to the alphabet, created by Alan Fletcher, one of the most influential and respected figures in graphic design and a cofounder of the famous design firm Pentagram. Created with Fletcher’s grandson in mind, this colorful book expresses the pleasure Fletcher took in turning work and play into the same activity. Children and adults alike will delight in Fletcher’s series of brightly colored animals illustrating the letters of the alphabet, and in his infectious sense of fun.

Talmadge P. Fletcher has written Memories from Thickety in order to preserve a record of his life experiences, mainly for his children, grandchildren, and other relatives. He undertook writing the book at the urging of his granddaughter. The book will also be worthwhile reading for anyone who wishes to know about the Great Depression, World War II, and the mountain region of western North Carolina from a personal perspective. A special feature of the book is the author's narration of his participation in "Operation Carpetbagger" which provided covert support to the French underground resistance to German occupation during WWII. Another part of the author's intention in writing this book is to help the younger generations learn what a difference there is between today and what some people call "the good old days". In the author's younger days, many people, especially in the mountains of western North Carolina, lived without washing machines, refrigerators, electric stoves, TVs, radios, and cars. The author says, "We never missed those things because we never had them." Memories from Thickety relates many incidents of hardship, but the author is often able to look back upon them and see their humorous aspects. The author was born in Gastonia, North Carolina, in 1923, but he has spent most of the ninety years of his life in Haywood County in the midst of the mountains of western North Carolina. All of his family and relatives are natives of the mountains of western North Carolina.

Jeeps at War is both an educational and entertaining book for young readers and their parents. It portrays Jeep history from design and engineering to how it was used during World War II.It also the story of our courageous men and women who served America during the four year World War II period from 1941 to 1945.By teamwork and their undaunted faith, they were a symbol to our culture.

Abe and Abby's First Journey is a delightful tale of twin camels who want to be the best that they can be for their master, Azor. Watching their mother and daddy, they learn what it takes to carry their loads and how God has created them to be especially suited for this task. As they prepare for their first journey, they are filled with excitement and anticipation. But they have no idea what awaits them in the little town of Bethlehem, when they become witness to the joyous arrival of Christ!