Ron Charach has written many books for adults, but in recent years, has three indie children's books, each of which has received glowing Kirkus or Clarion reviews. Each book is a big-message book, gorgeously illustrated, and written in witty verse that entertains both young readers, their parents and grandparents. "Lemily by the Sea" extols friendship, "Christopher Sproyngeez and Deedlekin Doll" offers a fun critique of materialism and Who Killed Cock Robin? is a reimagining of the classic English 18th century poem that offers kids a vocabulary around love and loss, and all the many things we do to honor the deceased, while steering clear of being morbid.