I grew up reading the “Dick and Jane” series. For most children of my generation, we did not have access to reading material that represented us or our own environment. So I was delighted to come across “Tai the Rhino: A Bee in the Nose” which is a children’s book that not only serves to entertain but educate about animals and conservation. The book is written and illustrated by Pamela Phuti.

Tai The Rhino is a lovable rhino who is the star of this truly delightful story about a young rhino’s adventures at the watering hole. It is a children’s book about courage, friendship and forgiveness, that is both entertaining and educational. It’s a perfect resource for the parents of children seven years old and above. Pamela’s work on the Tai the Rhino children’s book series is inspired by her desire to entrench the conservation of wildlife in today’s little minds so that tomorrow’s generations can enjoy our natural heritage. Tai the Rhino: A Bee in the Nose is the first book in the series.

Tai the Rhino: A Bee in the Nose (first in the series)

Written and illustrated by Pamela Phuti

Self-published

ISBN: 978-1779310507

Includes animal facts and word search puzzles

Pamela Phuthi has been writing children’s stories since she was 14 years old. She spent her teens actively participating in the children’s ministry at her church where storytelling was a big part of the program. Her children’s stories are inspired by a love for children and a desire to help parents who wish to diversify their children’s education. Her books can easily spice up any home-schooling curriculum. They constitute her efforts to contribute to a library of books that entertain, carry a moral lesson, as well as educate children across the world. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the books she writes goes towards getting books to disadvantaged children. She writes her books at 3 a.m. in the quiet of the early dawn without the noisy interruption of her four children. Follow her on social media at @PamPhuti.

#ZimbabweLitMonth is curated by Zimbabwean author, Sue Nyathi.

Sukoluhle “Sue” Nyathi describes herself as an analyst by profession and a writer by passion. She had a career spanning over 20 years in the financial services sector. Destiny retired her from this path in 2018 so she could pursue writing full time. Nyathi has authored four fiction bestselling, critically-acclaimed novels: The Polygamist (2012), The Gold Diggers (2018) A Family Affair (2020) and An Angel’s Demise (2022). Nyathi edited a nonfiction anthology of essays with a gender-based violence theme titled: When Secrets Become Stories, Women Speak Out (2021) Nyathi also has screen writing credits to her name for scriptwriting and story lining.