22 pp. Published June 12, 2024 by Carnelian Heart Publishing Ltd. Children’s picture book.
Runako’s Mbuya making music with her mbira on the verandah stirs Runako from sleep. She loves it when Mbuya plays; it’s magical! Even the leaves dance! But soon Mama comes in to put her to bed again. There’ll be music again another night.
Mlambo’s sweet little story is gorgeously illustrated by Lisa Chivanga, and is sure to become a favourite bedtime story for many little ones. It even comes with this delightful song that you can listen to on YouTube or in various other places.
Highly recommended!
Available here:
Takealot | Ethnikids | Barnes and Noble | And if you really must, Amazon
Nomsa Hazel Mlambo is the co-founder of Bhala Writers, a community that seeks to champion, inspire, elevate and connect African writers, She is passionate about seeing writing become a viable career option for her fellow Africans. Creative at heart, Nomsa enjoys singing, playing the guitar, dancing, and songwriting. When she isn’t trying to find rhymes for hẹr next children’s book, she can be found with her nose in a book, MCing an event or encouraging someone to live out their God-given purpose.
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