In this book and DVD edition of a 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 picture book and DVD edition of a bestselling modern classic, 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 brought to life in a gentle animation by the acclaimed King Rollo Films - accompanied by specially composed music and narrated by Adjoa Andoh, from Doctor Who and Casualty.
Kids will love this hilarious fairy tale adventure packed with clever twists, familiar characters and page-turning fun.
The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
This is Book 3 in the Handa Series. See all Handa books here.
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Eileen Browne is the author and illustrator of the bestselling picture books Handa's Hen and Handa's Surprise, which was shortlisted for the 1995 Sheffield Children's Book Award. She lives in Wiltshire.
More about Eileen BrowneEileen Browne is the author and illustrator of the bestselling picture books Handa's Hen and Handa's Surprise, which was shortlisted for the 1995 Sheffield Children's Book Award. She lives in Wiltshire.
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