Ideal for encouraging talk and narrative play, the set is perfect for a variety of story mapping and sequencing activities. This clever, simple story, set in Kenya, tells of Handa’s journey from her home to her friend’s village with a present of fruit that she has picked specially. In the story there are different animals which take the fruit out of Handa’s basket as she walks along to visit her friend in another village. The size of the characters makes them ideal from small-world play, builder’s trays, and storyboxes. All eight of the story animals are included - simply cut out the eye-holes, laminate and attach to a stick for children to role-play or retell the story. After reading the story we sequenced the events, then pretended to be the characters to act out the story. A weekly plan/overview linked to the story Handa's Surprise. Most schools read this book at … A set of printable cut-out masks for role-playing the story of Handa’s Surprise. On her way, and without her knowing, different animals each take a fruit until there is nothing left in her basket and no surprise for her friend. We have been reading the story ‘Handa’s Surprise’ which is set in Africa. Great for displays, discussions and would also work well as prompt cards for story recall. Everybody loves Handa's Surprise. Ideal for encouraging talk and narrative play, this set of Handa’s Surprise wooden figures is perfect for a variety of story mapping and sequencing activities. It introduces lots of interesting fruits, too - the basis of a good fruit-salad making session! Handa’s Surprise Story Cards. It is such a fun book, with bright illustrations and an enjoyable, repetitive story which children love to hear and join in with. The size of the characters makes them ideal from small-world play, builder’s trays, and storyboxes. A set of 20 A5 sized posters for the story Handa’s Surprise. This set has an African themed font. Eileen Browne is a bestselling author and illustrator, well known for her picture book classic, Handa's Surprise, and its sequel, Handa's Hen, both of which have been adapted into national puppet theatre productions and which have, together, sold over one million … Based on the original illustrations from Handa’s Surprise by Eileen Browne, these ten wooden characters in Handa's Surprise Book & Character Set will bring the story to life. Ideal for encouraging talk and narrative play, this set of Handa’s Surprise wooden figures is perfect for a variety of story mapping and sequencing activities. • Wooden character set only • Ten characters measuring between 35mm and 125mm(h). An additional set with sassoon primary font is also available to download.