Handa's Surprise

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You can discuss with your children how people live in Kenya and more about the people’s culture and traditions. Their confidence and enjoyment will build as you revisit the book together and children become more familiar with the story and story language.

Find out more Read more books by Eileen Browne, titles include: Handa’s Hen Wait and See No Problem Tick Tock Handa’s Surprising Day Wait for Me! You could make a delightful display wall in the classroom and use this bright display banner as the heading. The Handa’s Surprise book also has lots of opportunities to start a discussion about different cultures and countries.Tell the story Using the pictures, children can turn the pages and retell the story in their own words.

As the animals sneak out of the bush to steal Handa’s fruits, you could ask your children to shout out what animal it is as a fun activity whilst reading. Age 3-7 This clever, simple story, set in Kenya, tells of Handa’s journey from her home to her friend’s village with a present of fruit that she has picked specially. For your younger children, you could use these themed worksheets to help your children with their pencil control. Up the Tree Other related books you and your child might enjoy: We’re Going on a Lion Hunt by David Axtell Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain by Verna Aardema For an A-Z of Fruit see Eating the Alphabet By Lois Ehlert (see Our Top Ten Alphabet Books) Find out more about Kenyan animals here. You will find many creative activities based on each book to make reading even more enjoyable and interactive.She often wrote about diverse cultures to a UK audience and because of this, Handa’s Surprise was included in the Guardian newspaper’s top "50 best culturally diverse children's books”. You’ll find a vast collection of resources for you to use, including display items, word cards, activities, worksheets and more. From Ceip La Maquina Things to make and do Act it out Children can use animal toys and real or pretend fruit to act out the story.