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 A 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 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? Richly-illustrated brimming with luscious fruit & 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!