Lion's Water Children's Picture Book Paperback
Akiiki wishes she could be courageous like her brother Kisembo. While he plays high atop the sycamore tree, the thought fills her with fear. But when the unexpected happens, and Akiiki and Kisembo find themselves all alone, desperate to locate their family, can Akiiki find a way to be brave?
Featuring the rare and real, tree-climbing lions of Uganda, Lion's Water is a story of resilience and finding our inner strength when we need it most.
Age range: 4-8
Akiiki wishes she could be courageous like her brother Kisembo. While he plays high atop the sycamore tree, the thought fills her with fear. But when the unexpected happens, and Akiiki and Kisembo find themselves all alone, desperate to locate their family, can Akiiki find a way to be brave?
Featuring the rare and real, tree-climbing lions of Uganda, Lion's Water is a story of resilience and finding our inner strength when we need it most.
Age range: 4-8
Akiiki wishes she could be courageous like her brother Kisembo. While he plays high atop the sycamore tree, the thought fills her with fear. But when the unexpected happens, and Akiiki and Kisembo find themselves all alone, desperate to locate their family, can Akiiki find a way to be brave?
Featuring the rare and real, tree-climbing lions of Uganda, Lion's Water is a story of resilience and finding our inner strength when we need it most.
Age range: 4-8
Written by Sheila Ngonzi Hackbarth. Illustrated by Angela Rue & Majken Bullard. Published by Creative Abundance, LLC Launching Fall 2023
Paperback with 32 pages. 8 x .25 x 10 inches
Praise
"We really love Lion’s Water. It was a gift from our Auntie. Our favorite thing is that Akiiki found her courage and protected her little brother. She also looks just like us! " — Malea and Mikala W. (1st and 2nd Grade)
"I didn't expect to be so incredibly touched by it...In all aspects of life, we call on our inner strength to face our fears; we cherish with all our hearts what lies on the other side of fear. Thank you for writing this book, you've introduced me to a new world of children's books that I hope will fill my son's lives with empathy for the world and empowerment for themselves." — Monica V.
"Lion’s Water is a beautifully written and artfully illustrated book for any age! I can see it being used in classrooms from pre-k to middle school. As a teacher, I would use this within sociology-emotional lessons of family connection across cultures, persistence, and self confidence when faced with challenges. An added bonus is the interesting facts about Uganda that can be used within a geography lesson!" — Jaimie D., Teacher (San Ramon Valley Unified School District)