Author(s): Eileen Browne
No. of Pages: 32 pages
Date Published: 24 Jul 1995
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
Format: Paperback | 32 pages
Dimensions: 210 x 256 x 4mm | 160g
Language: English
Publication City/Country: London, United Kingdom
Edition:
Illustrations: colour illustrations
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!
No. of Pages: 32 pages
Date Published: 24 Jul 1995
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
Format: Paperback | 32 pages
Dimensions: 210 x 256 x 4mm | 160g
Language: English
Publication City/Country: London, United Kingdom
Edition:
Illustrations: colour illustrations
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!
Book Info | |
Author | Eileen Browne |
Date Published | 1995-07-24 |
Dimensions | 210 x 256 x 4mm |
First Author | Eileen Browne |
Format | Paperback |
Illustrations | colour illustrations |
ISBN | 9780744536348 |
Language | English |
No. of Pages | 32 |
Publication City/Country | London, United Kingdom |
Publisher | Walker Books Ltd |
Handa's Surprise
- Eileen Browne
- Paperback
- Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
- ISBN: 9780744536348
- Availability:In Stock
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