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Discover Hawai'i's amazing and colorful underwater world. With 64 pages to color--including 25 activities--kids can color a variety of animals from humpback whales, to yellow tangs, to octopus, to flame wrasses and more.

Discover the many different animals that can be found in Hawai'i--in the sky, under the sea, and on land. With 64 pages--including 27 activities--kids can color 'i'iwi birds, honu, whales, sharks, deer, and more.

Here's a colorful and fun introduction to everyday Hawaiian words for kids of any age. Children will love to sit with this book and point to the colorful illustrations by Maui artist Lance Bowen as they learn both the English and Hawaiian word for everyday things that surround a child's life in Hawai'i. For the toddler, it's a fun way to "see and say" as they identify a palm tree, a dolphin, or a pair of slippers. For the beginner reader, it's an inviting, easy way to learn English and Hawaiian vocabulary--all within Hawai'i specific contexts. For visiting families, learn Hawaiian with your kids as you explore the islands, or take it home to share with family and friends who want to learn more about Hawai'i before their own visit. With over 300 words and pictures grouped by themes such as: Only in Hawai'i, Let's Make Music, and My Day at the Beach, the Hawaiian Word Book Just for Kids is sure to be a favorite read-and-learn-together book! This book is a combination of Keiki's First Word Book and Keiki's Second Word Book, plus some additional words.

Discover all the fun things that make Hawai'i special while learning your ABCs and 123s. With 64 pages to color--including 24 activities--kids can color humpback whales, aloha shirts, fish, a flower lei, dolphins, and more.

Uncle's magic thrownet was magic indeed. It could catch every fish that there was in the sea... But a young visitor soon finds that all is not what it seems with uncle's old net. Set in the warmth of the Hawaiian islands, generosity, conservation, intergenerational learning, and discovery are all shared in this new classic fishing tale. Includes a glossary of fish in the back. Some of the activities included are: dot-to-dots, color by numbers, matching, word searches, and picture codes. All the animals featured can be found at the Maui Ocean Center or Waikiki Aquarium and, of course, in Hawai'i's waters.

On the first day of hula my kumu gave to me a hula bag from a hala tree. 'Ukulele strum and 'uli'uli fly. Bamboo sticks and ginger lei fill the dancer's hula bag. This local twist on the famous song will have you swaying to the island beat. Count from one to twelve and learn more about the various implements a hula dancer uses.

A local version of the classic fable about a little red hen with a happier ending. The hen in this story decides to cook some 'ulu in an imu. As she sets about digging the hole, gathering lava rocks and banana leaves, she asks her friends the cat, dog, and pig to help. But at every step, they each say they are too busy to help.

Is your keiki a fan of the Narwhal and Jelly books? This new graphic novel for kids ages 6 to 8 is written and illustrated by local comic book illustrator, Shane Petosa-Sigel. Set in Hawai'i, Haku and Sam are characters local kids will relate to. Meet Haku and Sam, find out how they become best friends, and follow their antics and adventures in Hawai'i. Perfect for summer reading and for kids who enjoy the pace and visual reading cues a graphic novel can give. The story is funny, touching, and relatable for any child anxious about making a new friend and having someone to share adventures with. About the Author Shane Petosa-Sigel has grown up in Kailua his entire life and has comfortably called it home. Since he was a child, Shane has been drawing comics, writing stories, and creating fictitious worlds to roam. Math homework was often turned in with scribbles and characters living between the margins, notebooks soon became sketchbooks, and the first iterations of many imaginary worlds were realized through countless class notes and scrap papers along the way. Shane continues to practice and refine his love for comics and storytelling, and hopes that his stories can foster the imaginations of many young readers.

A lonely dinosaur living in a cave on the island of Kaua'i dreams of making friends. No one seems to want to play with him because of his size and the noises that he makes. Until one day, a small group of friends decides to not be afraid and asks him to play. From then on, they learn from the dinosaur's kind and gentle ways that friends come in all shapes and sizes.

Milo is frustrated that his drawings don't turn out the way he sees them in his head. His grandpa encourages him to keep drawing, but Milo has used up all the paper. Milo's grandpa says he doesn't need paper to draw. They go outside and onto the beach. Milo picks up a long, long stick and drags it behind him in the sand. Noticing that his stick has made a mark in the sand, Milo's grandpa starts to draw pictures. As he finishes a drawing, a wave comes and washes it away so he can try again. Milo draws with his stick as well and learns that his drawings don't have to be perfect; he just has to keep on drawing. This simple yet heartwarming story is for any budding artist who needs a gentle reminder that it's the process of creating that counts and all you need is endless imagination.

Moa, a loudmouth rooster, challenges Honu, a calm green sea turtle, in a race to determine who owns a clear, cool, Hawaiian spring. The bright Sun awakens them early the following morning, and the race begins. Honu uses her strength and perseverance to push against the strong currents of a stream. Moa wastes time sleeping in and then gets sidetracked as he nears the spring. In the end, steadfast Honu wins and boastful Moa is speechless for once. Honu and Moa is a humorous spin on a well-known story, set in beautiful Hawaii featuring characters whose cultural significance continue to influence the islands

On the North Shore of O'ahu, a girl named 'Iwalani lives with her family not far from Ka'ena Point, at the island's westernmost tip. 'Iwalani likes to wander down the beach to a place where an ironwood tree stands as a windbreakjust on the spot where the land becomes sand. The tree is 'Iwalani's playground, jungle gym, secret friend, and wise elder, all in one. From the ironwood she learns about the cycles of nature, the promise of imaginative freedom, and the power of dreams. Written as a gentle poem, with soft rhythms and playful language, 'Iwalani's Tree is the perfect bedtime book. Like a soft wind, it will lull your child to sleep.

Kai wakes up hungry. What's a kid to do when there's no food in the fridge? Kai's mom tells him to grab his hat and off they go to visit the farmers market where they see all kinds of food"€"fruit and veggies galore. Kai is surprised to learn that everything he sees is grown right here in Hawai'i. A recipe is included in the back of the book.

Long, long ago, on the Island of Hawaii, there lived two beautiful goddesses. Pele, the goddess of fire, lived on the slopes of Mauna Loa. Poliahu, the goddess of snow, lived on the snowcapped peaks of Mauna Kea. So begins the retelling of the classic Hawaiian legend--a tale of fire and ice when Pele ventured off her fiery mountaintop to make mischief and challenge Poliahu to a sled race down the snowy slopes of Mauna Kea. It is a story about the power of nature, the power of wills, the power of skill, and an explanation of why the Big Island, to this day, is an island of contrasts.