{"product_id":"handas-surprise-a-classic-read-aloud-picture-book-loved-by-teachers-and-children-alike","title":"Handa's Surprise: A classic read-aloud picture book, loved by teachers and children alike","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA picture book classic, celebrating its 30th year in print. A delightful surprise colourfully unfolds when a little girl called Handa puts seven delicious fruits in a basket to take to her friend.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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 Handa wonders,\u003ci\u003e I wonder what fruit Akeyo will like best?,\u003c\/i\u003e 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? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRichly-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!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaperback \/ softback | 32 pages | Published January 1970\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Walker Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63172544233821,"sku":"9780744536348","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3459\/8749\/files\/9780744536348.jpg?v=1769058081","url":"https:\/\/www.thebookmark.ie\/products\/handas-surprise-a-classic-read-aloud-picture-book-loved-by-teachers-and-children-alike","provider":"The Bookmark ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}