Handa's Surprise
Handa's Surprise
by Eileen Browne
Ages 3–5
Handa carries seven fruits in a basket on her head to her friend Akeyo, but along the way animals sneak them away one by one. A funny, much-loved read-aloud set in Kenya.
- Author
- Eileen Browne
- Age
- Ages 3–5
- Type
- Humour, Picture Book
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Walker Books
- Readers rate it
- 4.18 / 5 on Goodreads
- In India
- Available
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