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Handa's Surprise

by BROWNE EILEEN
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Colourful surprise of fruits in Kenya.

Handa's Surprise could be a great read for parents looking for a fun and educational children's book. The book beautifully showcases the vibrant culture of the Luo tribe in South-west Kenya and is full of vivid illustrations that would capture a child's attention. Additionally, the sneaky animals that steal fruits from Handa's basket in the story add a playful element to the book, making it an engaging read for children. Overall, Handa's Surprise is a delightful book that could help children learn about different cultures, exotic fruits, and the importance of sharing and kindness.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Handa's Surprise

by BROWNE EILEEN
Compare to estimated retail price: RM57.00 MYR  

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ISBN: 9780744536348
Authors: BROWNE EILEEN
Publisher: WALKER BOOKS
Date of Publication: 1995-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Picture Books
Goodreads rating: 4.17
(rated by 2094 readers)

Description

Handa puts seven delicious fruits in a basket to take to her friend, Akeyo. But as she walks, carrying the basket on her head, various creatures steal her fruits. A monkey takes the banana, an ostrich the guava, a zebra the orange, an elephant the mango, a giraffe the pineapple, an antelope the avocado and a parrot the passion fruit. Handa walks on, wondering which of the fruits her friend will like best, oblivious to the fact that her basket is now empty. But then, behind her, a goat charges into a tangerine tree and fills Handa's basket with the fruit. "Hello, Akeyo," she greets her friend. "I've brought you a surprise." But when she lifts off her basket, it's Handa who gets the biggest surprise. Akeyo, meanwhile, is delighted, because tangerines are her favourite fruit! Eileen Browne also created "Through My Window" which was shortlisted for the Smarties Book Prize (1986), "No Problem", "Tick Tock" and "Where's my Bus?".
 

Colourful surprise of fruits in Kenya.

Handa's Surprise could be a great read for parents looking for a fun and educational children's book. The book beautifully showcases the vibrant culture of the Luo tribe in South-west Kenya and is full of vivid illustrations that would capture a child's attention. Additionally, the sneaky animals that steal fruits from Handa's basket in the story add a playful element to the book, making it an engaging read for children. Overall, Handa's Surprise is a delightful book that could help children learn about different cultures, exotic fruits, and the importance of sharing and kindness.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.