The Adventures of Zenzi and the Talking Bird

Description

THE ADVENTURES OF ZENZI AND THE TALKING BIRD
Written by Fadzai Gwaradzimba
Illustrated by Tylor Simpson

Join Zenzi, a fun-loving and spirited young girl, as she embarks on an extraordinary journey with a talking cardinal in the heart of Southern Africa! Blessed with boundless curiosity, Zenzi spends her days chasing butterflies and daydreaming beneath her grandmother’s towering baobab tree. But when she befriends a magical talking cardinal, her life transforms into an enchanting adventure. Soaring over magnificent hills, through verdant valleys, and encountering the captivating wildlife of Southern Africa, Zenzi’s world becomes a place of endless wonder.

This book offers a unique blend of adventure and education. Through Zenzi’s eyes, young readers will be captivated by her escapades while gaining a rich understanding of Southern Africa’s vibrant nature and culture. Inside its pages, you will even find a lullaby and words in Shona, one of Zimbabwe’s main languages ​​and the native tongue of the author, Fadzai Gwaradzimba. With Zenzi as your guide, this book invites you on a journey of exploration, learning, and imagination.

Fadzai Gwaradzimba loves writing and using her imagination to tell children stories especially to her two grandparents who inspired The Adventures of Zenzi and the Talking Bird . A former academic and international civil servant, Fadzai spent 30 years of her career in international development working for the United Nations in many parts of the world. She loves writing, traveling and African story telling. Born and raised in Zimbabwe, she now lives in Brooklyn, New York. This is her first children’s book.

Tylor Simpson is a self-taught illustrator who has a passion for bringing imagination to life. His works include I Have by David Carruthers and Survival of the Fittest by Junior Nyamusa. Tylor currently lives in London, Ontario (Canada).