In this picture book classic, a delightful surprise colourfully unfolds when a little girl called Handa puts seven delicious fruits in a basket to take to her friend. A modern classic named one of the best culturally diverse picture books in the UK, this is the story of Handa, who's part of the Luo tribe in south-west Kenya. Handa decides to take seven pieces of delicious fruit to her friend, Akeyo, who lives in the neighbouring village.
But as Handa wonders, I wonder what fruit Akeyo will like best?, a series of sneaky animals steal something from Handa's basket, which she's carrying on her head... When Handa reaches Akeyo, will she have anything left to offer her friend? Richly-illustrated, brimming with luscious fruit and cheeky wild animals, this mouth-watering story is for the youngest of readers.
In the best pantomime spirit, children will long to tell Handa what's happening right behind her!
| ISBN: | 9780744536348 |
| Publication date: | 6th July 1995 |
| Author: | Eileen Browne |
| Publisher: | Walker Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Series: | Handa |
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In this picture book classic, a delightful surprise colourfully unfolds when a little girl called Handa puts seven delicious fruits in a basket to take to her friend. A modern classic named one of the best culturally diverse picture books in the UK, this is the story of Handa, who's part of the Luo tribe in south-west Kenya.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Handa's Surprise and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-4 years old
Handa's Surprise features in the following genres: Featured Books for 3+ readers, Recommendations
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Handa's Surprise was written by Eileen Browne and published by Walker Books Ltd
Handa's Surprise has 32 pages
Yes it is part of Handa series
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