Handa's Hen
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2000 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Handa's Hen

By Eileen Browne

Part of the Handa series

A girl searches for her missing hen, uncovering surprises along the way.

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32 pages· 252 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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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.

From the publisher

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.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
252
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD460L
Themes & topics
Books about AfricaBooks about chickensBooks about cultureBooks about animalsBooks about counting and numbers
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.6
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
146237
Publication
Published
August 23, 2011
First published
February 29, 2000
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763653613

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