Nursery: Handa’s Surprise

by Eileen Browne

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, 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?

“The book has lots of colours and lots of fruit in it.” – Alma

“I like this book lots because I like the pictures and when my teachers reads to me.” – Toby