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Handa's Surprising Day

By Eileen Browne

Adjectives

engaging culturally rich confidence-building

Genres

Friendship/Family Realistic Fiction

Synopsis

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)

Published

2007

Community rating

Average score: 4.25

From 4 readers

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