Cherie Bronkar
2022
Cherie Bronkar is an Ohio author. Bronkar retired from a career as a University Library Director in 2020 to pursue her "second life" as an author. Spending a lifetime surrounded by books led her to want to share the joy of learning and reading with others. Focusing on nature and animals, Bronkar creates fun, informational titles for all ages. Look for more upcoming titles to share with your children.
I Am Not Afraid
Living in an abusive home is a terrifying experience. Leaving that home can be a time of confusion and unanswered questions for children. This title was created to help parents and children begin a discussion of the feelings that are present when going through the upheaval of escaping a domestic abuse situation. Ms. Bronkar draws on personal experience to relate the defenses children can build to hide the fear they have of living in an abusive home. Children often feel they have no control and fear for their future. “I Am not Afraid” follows a child’s defense mechanism of pretending they are not afraid as they prepare to and ultimately leave an abusive home. Going to a safe house is the first step in ensuring safety. A child in this situation is left with many unanswered questions. Reading “I Am not Afraid” together can help begin conversations that relay some of those feelings and provide a mechanism for children to express their concerns.
Katana Explores Spring
Katana, a Jackson’s Chameleon, explores the wonder of spring. A fun and different look at all the aspects of spring. Perfect for young readers to learn about the changes that come in spring. Beautiful color photos of Katana finding spring flowers, grasses and more. Included are also fun spring activities to share with your child and spring words to help develop vocabulary.
Leaping Lizards
Lizards are amazing animals! In this book you'll find a wealth of information about a variety of lizards. Lizards are very different from other animals. Have you ever wondered how lizards do things like regulate their temperature, reproduce, grow a new tail or how they use their bodies for defense? Learn about their habits, locations, and tons of fun facts about each one of our lizards in this vibrant book full of color photos of all the lizards featured. Leaping Lizards Adventures shares our family of lizards through our books and educational programs. Visit our facebook page @leapinglizardsadventure for more photos and videos of our lizards.