BIBLIOGRAPHY
Browne,Eileen.HANDA’S SURPRISE. 1999. Candlewick. ISBN: 9780763608637.
PLOT SUMMARY
Handa a little girl decides to visit her friends witha basket full of seven different fruits.Whilst she is wondering which fruit her friend will enjoy best, a number of animals steal a piece a fruit leaving her with an empty basket.Unaware, Handa continues her journey with an empty basket. Just before she reached her friend's village, she bumps into a tangerine tree which results in Handa’s empty basket being filled with tangerines. She was surprised by the contents of her basket when she offers it to her friend.
CRITICAL ANALYSIS
This is a beautifuly illustrated book which is based on a multicultural theme. This colourful book subtly introduces an exotic culture, fruits and animals to young readers in a humorous and imaginative way. It could also be used as a counting book for preschoolers.It is a good choice of a book as it has teachings and influences for moral development such as kindness and reinforces the concept of being a good friend.
AWARDS/ REVIEW EXCERPTS
Shortlisted for 1995 Sheffield Children's Book Award.
CONNECTIONS
• The book could be used to teach numbers, colors, fruits and animals to the children.
• Related books
- Browne,Eileen.HANDA’S HEN. 2010. Candlewick. ISBN: 9780763653613 .
-Hutchins, Pat(author).ROSIE'S WALK. 1971. Aladdin. ISBN: 9780020437505 .
• Readers interested in reading about the author and her books can checkout this link:
http://www.eileenbrowne.com/
