Island Tom Recommends

Kamehameha Text by Ellie Crowe / Illustrated by Don Robinson Capture the tension, danger, and triumph in this story of Kamehameha's growth from a lonely and frightened young boy to the might warrior who conquered and united the Hawaiian islands. 2004 "Keep It Hawaii" Kahili Award - Literary Arts category. (44pp - hardcover $15.99)

Hawaiian Marine Life Written & Illustrated by Yuko Green Find honu (turtles), shells, parrotfish, the poisonous dragon eels, and more in this book of games, stickers and coloring fun. (24pp - softcover $4.99)

Pua Polu, the Pretty Blue Hawaiian Flower by Nona Beamer; illustrations by Caren Loebel-Fried; Hawaiian text by Kaliko Beamer-Trapp The tale of a curious little koali, a morning glory, who is determined to see everything going on around her. She discovers that the night is a strange and lonely place, and learns a valuable lesson about family and the cycles of life. Beautifully illustrated and includes a song on CD entitled "Pua Polu". (32 pp - hardcover $14.95)

Akua Hawaii: Hawaiian Gods and Their Stories by Kimo Armitage. An introduction to over 30 of Hawaii's gods for young readers and adults alike. Offers simple stories of creation, duty, love, and hope that provide not only a better understanding of the gods, but also demonstrate important lessons about life that still remain today. (72pp - hardcover $18.95)

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