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Handa's Surprising Day

Name: Handa's Surprising Day
Rating: 3.8 (5 reviews)
ISBN: 9781406302189

By Eileen Browne

Will Handa outwit a mischievous goat and uncover where Grandma’s missing hen has gone?

engaging culturally rich confidence-building

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 3.8

From 5 readers

Genres

Friendship/Family Realistic Fiction

What is Handa's Surprising Day about?

Join Handa, a young African girl, in three delightful tales as she delivers fruit to her village, searches for her grandma's missing black hen with her friend Akeyo, and faces a mischievous goat. These engaging stories are perfect for building reading confidence and offer a glimpse into Kenyan village life.

About the author

Eileen Browne is a talented British author and illustrator, best known for her beloved picture book 'Handa’s Surprise'. She enjoys creating stories inspired by different cultures and places, bringing colourful characters and adventures to life. Eileen’s books are enjoyed by children all over the world and encourage curiosity and kindness.

Pages

64 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

2007

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