Handa's Surprise Wooden Character Set quantity. Ideal for encouraging talk and narrative play, these wooden figures are perfect for a variety of story mapping and sequencing activities. The warm coloured African setting, music and characters provide an enchanting introduction to African culture. Explore our long list of teaching ideas and activities for some inspiration. Biography. Year 1 Handa's surprise using talk for writing, story mapping and re-telling and changing the story for children to write their own versions. Like the book the show is wonderfully positive and educational, Handa's Surprise - Eileen Browne - book, teaching resources, story, cards, mat, sequencing, primary resources, play, Early Years (EYFS), KS1 & KS2 Primary Teaching

Browne ... Browne's books have been praised by Early Childhood Review for including diverse characters and properly presenting different cultures, such as Kenyan life in Handa's Surprise. 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. Description Spec Delivery Reviews Based on the original illustrations from Handa’s Surprise by Eileen Browne, these ten fantastic colourful wooden characters will bring the story into the classroom. Handa's Surprise by Eileen Browne is a favourite book in many Early Years classrooms. Handa’s surprise is a charming and funny show full of songs, sounds, dance and rhythm, featuring beautifully carved rod and hand puppets and songs sung in Swahili. Ideal for encouraging talk and narrative play, the set is perfect for a variety of story mapping and sequencing activities. Add to basket. Eileen Browne is an author and illustrator best known for being the author of the Handa books. Based on the original illustrations from Handa’s Surprise by Eileen Browne, this ten fantastic Handa's Surprise Wooden Character Set will bring the story into the classroom.