Book Series · 3 Books

Handa Books

In order from Handa's Surprise to Handa's Noisy Night.

The Handa series is a set of 3 picture books by Eileen Browne, published between 1994 and 2020. Written for ages 3–8, most books run about 30 pages.

Handa's Surprise
Handa's Hen
Handa's Noisy Night
Handa's Surprise
Handa's Noisy Night
Handa's Surprise
Handa's Hen
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Handa's Surprise
Sale price
$901
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1994

Handa's Surprise

By Browne Eileen

A girl's fruit basket empties as animals steal her treats. What surprise awaits her friend?

32 pages· 104 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
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Summary: Handa embarks on a journey to deliver fruits to her friend, Akeyo. Unbeknownst to her, mischievous animals pilfer her basket one by one. As Handa ponders which fruit Akeyo will prefer, a twist of fate fills her basket anew. What surprise awaits when she arrives? Discover the unexpected delight that turns Handa's empty basket into a joyful revelation.
The complete set

Handa Series

3 books · Published 1994–2020

Handa's Surprise
Series
Sale price
$901

Handa's Surprise

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1994

A girl's fruit basket empties as animals steal her treats. What surprise awaits her friend?

Handa's Hen
Series
Sale price
$674

Handa's Hen

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2000

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

Handa's Noisy Night
Series
Sale price
$1597

Handa's Noisy Night

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2020

Strange nighttime sounds reveal unexpected visitors in a Kenyan sleepover.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Handa series?

There are 3 books in the Handa series. It began with Handa's Surprise in 1994, and the newest book, Handa's Noisy Night, was published in 2020.

What ages are the Handa books best for?

The series is best for ages 3–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Handa to life.

01

Eileen Browne

Author & Illustrator
02

Browne Eileen

Author

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