SAN FRANCISCO (MMD Newswire) March 17, 2010 -- The Gift of the Tortoise, an illustrated children's book by Sanelle Sibanda, works to entertain young readers while emphasizing the importance of honesty and fairness.
When a massive drought strikes the prosperous African land of Ntabazindun, the animals that live there are forced to flee their homes in search of food and water. One night during their journey, they camp near a tree full of nourishing green leaves. In order to share the leaves for all to enjoy, the animals agree to only eat a few and save the rest for morning. But during the night, a selfish hare hatches a scheme to eat more leaves and place the blame on someone else. When he is caught the next day, he tricks the animals into letting him escape and finds new ways to steal their resources and turn them against each other. Now it is up to the wise tortoise to catch the hare and put an end to his tricks once and for all.
"The book emphasizes that it is important to respect others even if they seem insignificant and treat people the way you like to have them treat you," Sibanda says. "My grandmother made me smile by telling me great stories and I want to share that gift with others."
The book features full-color illustrations on each page that depict the animals and their adventures on the way to greener lands. Inspired by the author's grandmother's stories, the narrative includes African names, words and themes in an effort to teach young readers about fairness and respect for others.
The Gift of the Tortoise is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.
About the Author
Sanelle Sibanda is a writer, director and actor. Born in Bulawayo, a major city in Zimbabwe, he was raised by his beloved grandmother in the midst of guerilla warfare. A graduate of City University in London, he later relocated to San Francisco where he became involved in film production, direction, acting and writing. Sibanda recently produced and directed a feature film entitled "Generation Now" that premiered at The Four Star Theatre in March 2008. The Gift of the Tortoise is a product of his memories of his grandmother who told him stories to help take his mind from pains of civil war.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Sanelle Sibanda
Email: keycee@yahoo.com
Phone: (415) 812-4444
Web: www.thegiftofthetortoise.com
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