
Part of the Handa series
A girl searches for her missing hen, uncovering surprises along the way.
Handa's morning routine is disrupted when her grandma's hen, Mondi, goes missing. Joined by her friend Akeyo, Handa embarks on a vibrant adventure through their village, encountering butterflies, mice, and lizards. As they follow the faint cheeping sounds, they wonder if Mondi has a hidden surprise waiting for them. What could be lurking under the bush? This gentle tale, set against a lush backdrop, invites young readers to explore the wonders of nature and the joy of unexpected discoveries.
Every morning, Handa, a young girl from the Luo tribe, feeds breakfast to Mondi, her grandma’s black hen. This morning, however, Mondi is nowhere to be seen. So Handa and her friend Akeyo set off on a hunt, coming upon two fluttery butterflies, three stripy mice, four little lizards, five beautiful sunbirds, and many more intriguing creatures. But where could Mondi be? Is that a faint cheeping they hear under the bush? Might Mondi have a surprise in store (or maybe even ten of them)? Luminous colors depict a lush natural setting in this gentle, repetitive story perfect for reading aloud.
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