Far up the Zambezi River, Nyasha Tortoise walks slowly and steadily. Daliso Monkey swings fast and far. When a deep rumble rolls through the trees, they follow the sound together—one slow step, one quick swing—until they reach Mosi-oa-Tunya, Victoria Falls, the Smoke That Thunders.

A gentle African folktale-inspired picture book celebrating friendship, listening, and going at each other’s pace. Written by Zimbabwean-American author Tariro Makwangudze and dedicated to her uncle, Dr. Augustine Mugabe.

Inside this 75-page hardcover: the complete read-aloud story (ages 3-7), 20 black-and-white coloring pages, activities, Shona/Tonga/Lozi words, and real facts about Victoria Falls.