Handa's Surprise
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Walker Books Ltd
Published:6th Jul '95
Should be back in stock very soon
A picture book classic, celebrating its 30th year in print. 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!
Rich, hot colours and fluid brush-strokes zap each scene into life... * The Independent on Sunday *
...so luscious it seems almost edible... * The Observer *
With beautifully drawn animals and rich colours immaculately displayed on every page, this book is a brilliant introduction for toddlers and children under five years. * Handa's Surprise featured as one of Pride Magazine's 'best books' for children. *
Featured/recommended * Yellow Brick Road *
“Young readers will enjoy the rich, brightly-coloured illustrations, as well as the gentle humour of a story about sharing and friendship.” * Amnesty.org.uk *
Lushly and colourfully illustrated, it’s no wonder this is a favourite of so many. * Huffington Post *
- Short-listed for Sheffield Children’s Book Award 1995 (UK)
ISBN: 9780744536348
Dimensions: 260mm x 216mm x 2mm
Weight: 160g
32 pages