Handa puts seven delicious fruits in a basket to take to her friend, Akeyo. But as she walks, carrying the basket on her head, various creatures steal her fruits. A monkey takes the banana, an ostrich the guava, a zebra the orange, an elephant the mango, a giraffe the pineapple, an antelope the avocado and a parrot the passion fruit. Handa walks on, wondering which of the fruits her friend will like best, oblivious to the fact that her basket is now empty. But then, behind her, a goat charges into a tangerine tree and fills Handa's basket with the fruit. "Hello, Akeyo," she greets her friend. "I've brought you a surprise." But when she lifts off her basket, it's Handa who gets the biggest surprise. Akeyo, meanwhile, is delighted, because tangerines are her favourite fruit! Eileen Browne also created "Through My Window" which was shortlisted for the Smarties Book Prize (1986), "No Problem", "Tick Tock" and "Where's my Bus?".
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ESSENTIAL reading for all Infants - so much can be used from the story - sequencing; names of animals and fruits (we made a fresh fruit salad following our reading); African music;fantastic describing words. Something for every level at the Foundation Stage and KS1.
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As a primary school teacher recently returned from Kenya it was a joy to find a book that was set in Kenya. The book fits well in the Literacy hour (see 100 Literacy Hours - Year One) and the children loved role playing the story, even in front of the whole school! It is hard to find multicultural books which are eye catching and can catch the imagination of a child. A must for any Key Stage One teacher,
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If you want to buy a child who loves books, one book, buy them Handa's Surprise by Eileen Browne. It is superb, with great drawings and a funny storyline. Its also educational which teaches children things like: counting, fruits, animals &etc. I'd recommend it to children 7 and under.
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Fantastic illustrations. The children in school loved it! It was also great for children who find literacy a challenge as it wasn't too wordy.
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Reinforcing incorrect sterotypes
This book is in many child care settings which is wrong in my opinion. Child care settings should not buy this book as it is reinforcing incorrect stereotypes.
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suitable for young children
My grand-daughter (less than 12 months old!) really enjoys listening to this story. She enjoys having the details of the pictures explained to her.
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This book is colourful reading and captures the imagination of young children. But I do think the story line itself is just ok !!
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i glad got this book the children enjoy this book everytime i read this book or look at the picture
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Story good with clear, colourful illustrations. Easy for reading to a pre-school child. I bought it to send to a school in Uganda. They love it.
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Handa's Surprise.
A very reasonably priced book. Book one of favourite for recipient and much read. Perfect gift for children to self read or be read to.
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Lovely Story - great for anticipation of events!
Loved this book for all infant ages when I was a teacher. Much enjoyed by a curious and inquisitive toddler who loves the colourful story.
Published 5 months ago by Caroline Riches
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Handa's Surprise
I was really pleased with this book and DVD. Not only did it have the animation of Handa's Surprise on the DVD but also Handa's Hen, two for one can't be bad.
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