Handa's Surprise

Publication Date : 7/3/2019
$16.99
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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.

In pantomime spirit, children will long to tell Handa what's happening right behind her in this beautiful 25th anniversary edition of a modern classic.

A 25th anniversary edition of a modern classic, this is the story of Handa who 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? Brimming with mouth-watering fruit and wild animals, this richly-illustrated story is for the youngest of readers. Named one of the best culturally diverse picture books in the UK, this is a beautiful edition to share and treasure with a foreword and gorgeous gold foil on the cover and spine.

  • A luxurious new edition with a foreword, gorgeous gold embossing on the cover and spine, and a gold foil sticker.
  • The two Handa books have sold over one million copies in more than twenty countries worldwide.
  • Selected for inclusion in the Seven Stories Diverse Voices list – the 50 best children’s books celebrating cultural diversity in the UK since 1950.

(9780744536348)

SKU 9780744536348
Barcode # 9780744536348
Brand Walker Books Ltd
Artist / Author Eileen Browne
Shipping Weight 0.1600kg
Shipping Width 0.020m
Shipping Height 0.260m
Shipping Length 0.220m
Unit Of Measure each
Publication Date 7/3/2019
format Paperback / softback
Number of pages 32

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