A modern classic named one of the best culturally diverse picture books in the UK, this is the story of Handa, who is part of the Luo tribe in southwest Kenya. Handa decides to take seven pieces of delicious fruit to her friend, Akeyo, who lives in the neighbouring village. A modern classic named one of the best culturally diverse picture books in the UK, this is the story of Handa, who is part of the Luo tribe in southwest Kenya. Handa decides to take seven pieces of delicious fruit to her friend, Akeyo, who lives in the neighbouring village. But as Akeyo 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 and 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!