Bravo, Charlie!
The Phonetic Alphabet Book
Bravo, Charlie: The Phonetic Alphabet Book by Julie Marie Campbell, beautifully illustrated by Barbara Christine Winkler, takes young readers to Greece, South Africa, and Peru as Bobby and his canine copilot, Skipper introduce children to the essential aviator’s alphabet. Kids will join the young fliers as they snorkel, golf, and dance their way around the globe; they may even learn to love lima beans!
Available on bonnbonnbooks.org, Bravo, Charlie! is an inspired journey into aviation that children will love.
Currently, we are only accepting orders from the United States.
Biography
Julie Marie Campbell
Julie Marie Campbell, originally from Canada, is a playwright and poet who lives in Melbourne, Florida with her much-loved rescue dog, Ms. B. Julie earned her BA in creative writing from the University of Central Florida in 2021. Bravo, Charlie! is the culmination of Julie’s passion for writing and her passion for aviation. When her brother entered flight school, Julie learned the phonetic alphabet for fun and thought young kids would like to learn it too. Further inspired by the many pilots and flight attendants in her family, Bravo, Charlie! is a labor of love for Julie, which she hopes will inspire a new generation of young aviators.
ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR
Barbara Christine Winkler
Barbara Christine Winkler, born in 1974, is a lifelong artist who has been passionately immersed in the world of painting and drawing for as long as she can recall. Residing in Germany, on the picturesque edge of the Black Forest, Barbara’s creative spirit thrives amidst the lush surroundings of her home. Living with her cherished daughter, a treasure trove of a thousand books, and an abundance of flourishing potted plants, her environment reflects her deep appreciation for both nature and culture. Barbara’s art is a vivid reflection of her life’s experiences and her keen observation of the world around her, capturing the essence of beauty in every stroke of her brush. To explore more of Barbara’s captivating artwork and to be inspired by her unique perspective, one can visit her website at www.malsache.de, where her creative journey comes to life on the digital canvas.
