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
SHEILA NGONZI HACKBARTH believes that creativity is a force that knows no bounds transcending mere functionality. It plays a vital role not only in the realms of artistry and literature but also in the leadership of business sales and marketing solutions that has been her corporate expertise in the wine & spirits industry for over two decades.
She is an award-winning children’s book author and writer who evokes curiosity, rawness and compassion in her storytelling and seeks readers that embrace all that unites us. She is also the Founder of Creative Abundance Advisory, an agency with a dedicated Wine & Spirits consultancy division and a department that actively seeks collaborations with fellow artists and authors to unveil untold stories and vibrant canvases, enriching the creative tapestry of expression.