By: Lorna Lamberti
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Lorna Lamberti is an administrative assistant born in Gwelo, Zimbabwe (then Rhodesia) who moved with her family to South Africa at the age of seven. Growing up with her two sisters on a farm, she developed her love of animals. Attending school in Bryanston, Lorna later studied accounting and business administration. Now happily married and a mother, working together with her husband of 25 years in his engineering company, she recently studied sales and draughting. Lorna has a love of children and her greatest desire is to encourage children to read and write their own stories to promote understanding and kindness for the preservation of all living creatures.
Gijima is a lovable character whose journey teaches us about the dangers faced by leopard tortoises both in the wild and in human spaces, as well as important life lessons about kindness, forgiveness and self-belief. The book is divided into three parts. The story of the young tortoise’s adventures is brightly illustrated and the language level will appeal to confident young readers. It introduces us to African wildlife and deals sensitively with socio-environmental challenges. Gijima’s calmness and positivity make him a wonderful role model for dealing with new and perilous situations and help lead him to a happy ending. The activities section will keep younger children engaged. The ‘Did you know?’ section contains interesting facts accompanied by gorgeous photographs, taken by the author herself, of leopard tortoises in their natural habitat.
A delightful little book, beautifully written and illustrated. I am sure it will appeal readily to all kiddies and inspire them, teaching them about care and respect of the animals. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it
A wonderful children's story book! Beautifully illustrated with lots of adventure and the amazing tale of friendship.
Excellent!! This book is very original and refreshing giving so many real facts and details teaching children about nature and tortoises. I learned a lot as an adult. And still there is an easy to understand story line with real life lessons about humanity, care and compannionship. If I could give the book 10 out of 5 I would.
Awesome storyline, we can learn so much.. just as in life, really enjoyed it.
A very nice adventure story of Gijima. Teaching you all about the tortus. I also tells you about how someone with his selfless acts can change the lives of others. A must read especially for your kids. Love this, and keep it up :)
Loved this book, brilliant for children to see what life is about and to learn a lot about respect and love, loved the way the Author put it all together, Well Done, look forward to reading more of her books
It is a very interesting story that deserves our deep thought and calls on us to love and protect animals. It is very suitable for inspiring children and will bring unexpected harvest to children.
Gijima is a fun children's book that calls on us to protect and love animals. At the same time, we can also gain kindness, loyalty and tolerance. I believe it will be of great benefit to children.
Gijima is an excellent children's book with articulate writting and ease of understanding for children. Highly educational about the African Tortoise and it highlights an importance for it's preservation. It also teaches young children that freedom from their home nest at a young age is not always a safe or great idea. Highly recommend for the book to be inserted into the Foundation and Junior School Education phase throughout the world. Lorna did meticulous research work and a great job with her respective team in its compilation.
Very warm and good story , like it
it's a very interesting story, definitely worthy reading, i like it very much.
Gijima is the enchanting adventures of a little tortoise who ventures far from home, as most children do eventually. With a few challenges that he has to overcome to keep him moving forward. Making new friends. Some good and some not so good. Needless to say shaping his adventures with insightful and wise solutions. And bravery overcoming obstacles. And giving the story a emotionally healthy approach. A fun adventure that keeps you turning the pages to see what befalls Gijima next.
What a wonderful story about a brave tortoise who takes us on an adventure full of dangers & struggles through the harsh African Bush. Important lessons shared about friendship, forgiveness, loyalty & knowledge. Every child’s bookshelf needs a copy of this special story. We loved it!
What a lovely children's book, the story is captivating and the illustrations are beautiful. Looking forward to more adventures of Gijima.
