Tales from Brook Meadow: The Tale of the Summer Fair
Author : Kevin RichardsonIllustrator : Caroline HazellAge : 6 - 8 yearsWhen the Summer Fair comes to Brook Meadow, there is confusion and upset amongst the animals. Does the day end well?An enchanting nature-based series, following the lives of the creatures of a meadow. Look out for the third book in the series coming soon; The Tale of the Autumn Fall.
Each book has a different message to help children through their early years; so not to be afraid of the unknown and embrace new experiences, and also to take the time to explain a situation. Beautiful watercolour illustrations on every page.Release date : 6th January 2021
About the Author and Illustrator
Author : Kevin RichardsonKevin's debut book series, 'Tales from Brook Meadow', grew out of a lifelong passion for the environment and desire to teach others the importance of respecting the world around us.
Kevin's love of the outdoors started as a small child in southern England, where he would regularly fish ...READ MORE ABOUT THIS AUTHOR
Illustrator : Caroline HazellFrom the age of seven, Caroline spent her Saturday mornings sketching with her mum, a portrait artist. Caroline has been drawing ever since, and decided to make it her career after she had her first child. She also started a company teaching arts and crafts to children. Over the last 11 years, Carol...READ MORE ABOUT THIS ILLUSTRATOR
Tales From Brook Meadow The Tale of the Summer Fair
Kiera is the keeper of Brook Meadow. She cares for the wildlife and makes sure their natural habitat isn't disturbed or, worse, destroyed. When the annual Summer Fair sets up in the open meadows, the wildlife are worried about their safety. Sammy the snake and her log home are missing and the animals fear they will be next. But Kiera sets things right and soon Sammy and her log home are back where they belong Kiera having explained to the people who borrowed the log to weigh down their tent that logs are part of the natural habitat for many creatures in the wild. Relieved that their sanctuary is safe in Kiera's loving care, the animals venture out to explore the Summer Fair.
Kevin Richardson's picture book story, Tales From Brook Meadow: The Tale of the Summer Fair, is part of a series that explores the natural habitat in a small reserve called Brook Meadow in Emsworth, southern England, He has woven a story around the animals that inhabit this space teaching young readers about foxes, hedgehogs, snakes and so many other creatures of the wild. The beautiful colourful illustrations help carry this story along as the main characters, the animals, play together and learn from one another, while they explore the frightening new experience of the Summer Fair. Like the treasured stories of Gene Stratton-Porter, this book and indeed this series will capture the hearts of young and old alike. Tales From Brook Meadow will not only entertain young readers but hopefully teach them something about wildlife and how important it is to preserve and protect it
Emily-Jane Hills Orford - 5th December 2022Kevin Richardson's picture book story, Tales From Brook Meadow: The Tale of the Summer Fair, is part of a series that explores the natural habitat in a small reserve called Brook Meadow in Emsworth, southern England, He has woven a story around the animals that inhabit this space teaching young readers about foxes, hedgehogs, snakes and so many other creatures of the wild. The beautiful colourful illustrations help carry this story along as the main characters, the animals, play together and learn from one another, while they explore the frightening new experience of the Summer Fair. Like the treasured stories of Gene Stratton-Porter, this book and indeed this series will capture the hearts of young and old alike. Tales From Brook Meadow will not only entertain young readers but hopefully teach them something about wildlife and how important it is to preserve and protect it
