Mungu Nisaidie

This compelling Swahili children's story, Mungu Nisaidie (God Help Me), authored by Njiru Kimunyi, offers a timeless moral tale centered on the power of prayer and faith. The narrative revolves around a starving Simba (Lion) determined to make a gentle Swala (Gazelle) his prey, as both characters, facing their dire circumstances, turn to a higher power for aid, humbly crying, "Mungu nisaidie." This beautifully illustrated book encourages young readers (Ages 9-12) to explore themes of humility, patience, and the unexpected nature of divine assistance, ultimately revealing which of the desperate parties receives help and what lesson is learned.