The classic story of a lonely girl, a friendly gorilla and their amazing night out, by a Hans Christian Andresen Award-winner. “Joyous and moving... A tour de force,” The Times “A picture book of great originality and power... Full of poignant touches and witty visual jokes.” Books for Keeps Winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal Winner of the Kurt Mosehlar Award
In this picture book classic, a delightful surprise colourfully unfolds when a little girl called Handa puts seven delicious fruits in a basket to take to her friend. A modern classic named one of the best culturally diverse picture books in the UK, this is the story of Handa, who's part of the Luo tribe in south-west Kenya. Handa decides to take seven pieces of delicious fruit to her friend…