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Handa's Surprise

By Eileen Browne

Adjectives

vibrant playful surprising heart-warming

Genres

Animals Friendship/Family

Synopsis

Handa sets off to visit her friend Akeyo, carrying a basket of seven tasty fruits. But as she walks through her Kenyan village, cheeky animals secretly snatch the fruits one by one! When Handa arrives, she gets a wonderful surprise—a basket filled with juicy tangerines, Akeyo’s favourite. This colourful tale is full of fun, friendship and unexpected twists.

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

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

1995

Community rating

Average score: 4.64

From 11 readers

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