Thousands of years ago in an ancient land, a monument was built to honor a king. It still stands today, rising from the desert floor, lifting its head against the blue Egyptian sky. Part man, part lion, it symbolizes the greatness of Egypt, the pride of a pharaoh, and the  skill of an unknown stone carver.

In this original tale, Mary Stolz transports us across the sands of time to reveal how the monument that is the heart of Egypt perhaps came to be. Deborah Nourse Lattimore brings carved stone to life in her remarkable illustrations, authentic in every detail. The art's desert and stone colors are reflected in the borders, which retell this fascinating story in hieroglyphs.

Both author and illustrator have a deep, enduring love for the rich and ancient culture they have, re-created in Zekmet, the Stone Carver: A Tale of Ancient Egypt.