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Handa's Surprise Paperback – 18 August 1997

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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 Akeyo 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!

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Publisher : Walker Books; 1st edition (18 August 1997)
Language : English
Paperback : 32 pages
ISBN-10 : 0744536340
ISBN-13 : 978-0744536348
Reading age : 3 years and up

Best Sellers Rank: 34,173 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- 12 in Exploring Africa for Children
- 81 in Children's Early Learning Books on Counting
- 2,027 in Children's Books on Animals

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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

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Creator of the immensely popular picture books Handa’s Surprise and Handa’s Hen.

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Robyn A A Bussell

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Reviewed in Australia on 27 June 2020

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This story was hilarious. Love it.

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See my review for teaching ideas using this book as a stimuli for: fruits, heathy eating, people, the world, surprises,transport

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Storyline -
The story is about a little girl called Handa going on a journey to take fruit to her friend as a surprise. But along the way Handa gets lots of different animals taking the fruit from her basket. When the basket is empty more fruit fall into the basket and at the end there is a surprise for not only Handa’s friend but for Handa too. Importantly, the words to the book are different to what the pictures show/say.

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This book proved to be an invaluable resource on my teaching placements. As with this well respected and loved children's author, Eileen Brown, this is a great book with a good story line. It is so versatile and can be enjoyed by many ages. It is really easy to engage with as there are so many possible themes in the story which can be explored to a suitable depth dependent on the children's ages.

Themes include: fruits of the world/healthy eating, people, the world, surprises, transport, textures, senses e.g. taste, animals.

Activity ideas include: exploring various fruits leading onto a healthy eating topic and likes/dislikes; exploration of countries looking at similarities and differences; making a fruit salad, following a recipe; discussion around the colour and textures of different fruits e.g. spiky pineapple; types of animals, their habitats, textures of their bodies which could lead onto a visit to a zoo; various ways countries transport items e.g. on their head, by vehicles, by foot or water; could attempt to carry baskets on their heads, balancing and then timing each other in mini races.

The DVD is a great added extra and can be used to entice the children into the story.

Would recommend to any early years teacher or parent.

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Olga

Instant hit

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 September 2020

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2 year old was instantly engaged with this book, asking me to read it at least 10 times in a row! Colours and illustrations are vibrant, and the story is fun, with the introduction of different fruits and animals. Plenty to talk about. He couldn't wait to show dada this evening, pointing to the picuturs and laughing at the animals stealing the fruit.

Alex_BritishGuyinMalaysia

Classic book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 August 2019

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If your child hasn't read it for some reason, just buy it. It's an essential text for ages 3-6. Pictures have wonderful happy facial expressions. Google for activities and extensions to this book (order the fruit, animals, etc).

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Eisidar

Super story

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 June 2019

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A gift for my daughter, simple African story. Sadly a page was torn, but that didn't detract from the lovely pictures and fun story. Good for identifying different tropical fruits and African Animals. If you liked this, try Handa's Hen, for more Handa and the storyworld set Kiboko, Twiga. Mamba and Duma, for the Animals and simple Swahili.

Lorraine

It is such a fun book, with bright illustrations and an enjoyable

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 January 2018

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Everybody loves Handa's Surprise. It is such a fun book, with bright illustrations and an enjoyable, repetitive story which children love to hear and join in with. It introduces lots of interesting fruits, too - the basis of a good fruit-salad making session! Most schools read this book at some point and it is clear to see why.

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