Region: Hawaii

Pulelehua And Ma¯maki

By Book Importer | Published: April 16, 2012

In the lush Hawaiian rainforest, beneath a canopy of ‘ohia trees, native flora and fauna live in harmony. As her time draws near, lovely Pulelehua discovers the mamaki that sheltered her as a child and leaves a newborn egg on one of its leaves. Follow along as the wise mamaki nurtures Ke Li‘i through his [...]

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Calvin Coconut: Man Trip

By Book Importer | Published: April 10, 2012

Fourth-grader Calvin flies from Oahu to the big island of Hawaii to go on a deep-sea fishing trip with Ledward, his mother’s boyfriend, and learns to appreciate other living creatures– especially one enormous marlin.

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Moki Mongoose Finds a Friend

By Book Importer | Published: February 28, 2012

Moki the mongoose was very lonely, but soon makes friends with different animals.

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A Lei for Tutu

By Book Importer | Published: February 28, 2012

Nahoa loves making leis with her grandmother and looks forward to helping her create a special one for Lei Day, until her grandmother becomes very ill.

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Sand to Sea: Marine Life of Hawaii

By Book Importer | Published: February 28, 2012

A look at the fascinating sea life in Hawaii. Bowker Authored Title code. A look at the fascinating sea life in Hawaii. Photographs and text introduce the animal and plant life found on beaches, in tide pools, on reefs, and in shallow and deep ocean waters of Hawaii.

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Hawaii Is a Rainbow

By Book Importer | Published: February 28, 2012

This book explores the natural wonders, people, and customs of Hawaii, in photographs grouped by color.

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A Is for Aloha

By Book Importer | Published: February 28, 2012

Introduces the English alphabet with words representing significant elements of Hawaiian culture.

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How the Ant Family Came to Hawaii

By Book Importer | Published: February 28, 2012

A family of ants goes on the adventure of a lifetime as they float across the Pacific Ocean and discover a new home.

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Wailana the Waterbug

By Book Importer | Published: February 7, 2012

Wailana the waterbug woke up each day, to be with her friends, to go out and play. What a joy to be seen, all the cheers and the smiles, waterbugs followed the parade on for miles. All through the Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall Wailana’s parades would bring laughter to all!

Other Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Rhymes/songs » Themes: , , » Leave a comment

Tales of Tutu Nene and Nele

By Book Importer | Published: February 7, 2012

The lives of endangered species always hang in delicate balance and this tale will help young children appreciate their ongoing struggle to survive.

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