Handa is a character from a popular children's story titled "Handa's Surprise," written by Evelyn Dunbar. In the story, Handa is a young girl who carries a basket of delicious fruits to her friend Akeyo in a nearby village. As Handa travels, various animals, including a monkey and a parrot, sneakily take her fruits one by one. The story highlights themes of friendship and the joy of sharing, while also introducing young readers to different fruits and animals found in Africa.