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Handa's Surprise

By Eileen Browne
Series: Handa
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Handa's Surprise by Eileen Browne is a delightful children's story about a young girl named Handa who sets off on an adventure to her friend's village, carrying a basket of seven different fruits. As she walks, various animals stealthily take the fruits from her basket, each one causing a surprise. The story combines elements of humour and education, introducing young readers to different fruits and animals with vibrant illustrations.
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Format: Board book
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This delightful children's book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories filled with vibrant illustrations and a journey of discovery. It offers a charming tale that combines elements of friendship and surprise, making it perfect for young readers who appreciate engaging narratives and a touch of African culture.

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Handa's Surprise

In this board book edition of a 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.

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In this board book edition of a 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 beautiful board book edition of a bestselling modern classic, 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 muses, 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 and 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!

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Handa's Surprise is praised as a vibrant children's book that captivates young readers through its rich illustrations and delightful storytelling. It combines an adventurous spirit with a playful cast of characters, creating a captivating narrative filled with exotic fruits and cheeky animals.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406366907

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Board book

Date Published: 05 May 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Eileen Browne
  • Illustrated by Eileen Browne
  • Illustrated by Eileen Browne

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 24

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2025 Best Sellers Board Books Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Drawing, Colouring and Painting Books for Kids Eileen Browne Featured In Stock Kid's Books Series: Handa Young Adult

About the Author

Eileen Browne is a bestselling author and illustrator, well known for her picture book classic, Handa’s Surprise, and its sequel, Handa’s Hen, both of which have been adapted into national puppet theatre productions and which have, together, sold over one million copies in more than twenty countries worldwide. In 2014, Handa’s Surprise was named one of the "50 best culturally diverse children’s books" in a list compiled by a distinguished independent panel of children’s book experts. Originally from Birmingham, Eileen now lives in Wiltshire.

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