Retells the traditional legend of how Maui, a boy with magical powers, made the birds appear on Hawaii.
Folklore and Fairy Tales
Hawaiian Tales Of Heroes And Champions
Twelve traditional Hawaiian tales record the exploits of heroes with supernatural powers.
Kawelo: Roving Chief (Kolowalu Book)
Retells the little known legend of Kawelo, set on the island of Kaua’i and O’ahu.
Maui and the Secret of Fire
Måaui forces the mud hens to tell him the secret of how to make fire.
Maui Goes Fishing
Måaui makes a fishing hook of great power and out of the sea he pulls land that becomes the islands of Hawaii.
Tongues Of Jade
A retelling of seventeen Chinese American folktales from a variety of Chinese communities in the United States.
The Rainbow People
A collection of twenty Chinese folk tales that were passed on by word of mouth for generations, as told by some oldtimers newly settled in the United States.
Anno’s Aesop: A Book Of Fables
Presents an illustrated collection of Aesop’s fables interwoven with Father Fox’s own unique interpretations of the stories.
The Shell Woman and the King
Good Wu marries a young woman who can change herself into a shell. Because of this ability, a cruel ruler wishes to own her. In order to escape and save herself and her husband, she must perform three wonders.
The Boy Who Swallowed Snakes
An honest young boy tries to get rid of an ever-increasing number of snakes that have come with the bowlful of silver coins he found.