Orion Children's Books commissioned Nila Aye to illustrate Mercy and the Hippo, written by Lauren St John. Using the rich tones of the African landscape, Nila created a cast of friendly characters for this story of a little girl and her unlikely friendship with a Hippo. Nila's artworks are perfect for young readers, helping them make the step from Picture Books to Reading Books. To see more Nila's work, click here.