Punky Aloha

Punky Aloha
Author: Shar Tuiasoa
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2022-05-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780063079236

Meet Punky Aloha: a girl who uses the power of saying "aloha" to experience exciting and unexpected adventures! Punky loves to do a lot of things--except meeting new friends. She doesn't feel brave enough. So when her grandmother asks her to go out and grab butter for her famous banana bread, Punky hesitates. But with the help of her grandmother's magical sunglasses, and with a lot of aloha in her heart, Punky sets off on a BIG adventure for the very first time. Will she be able to get the butter for grandma? Punky Aloha is a Polynesian girl who carries her culture in her heart and in everything she does. Kids will love to follow this fun character all over the island of O'ahu.

Ohana Means Family

Ohana Means Family
Author: Ilima Loomis
Publisher:
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2022-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1430144904

In this cumulative rhyme in the style of "The House That Jack Built," a family celebrates Hawaii and its culture while serving poi at a luau.

Aloha Is

Aloha Is
Author: Tammy Paikai
Publisher:
Total Pages: 19
Release: 2006-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781597002455

Describes all the different meanings of aloha.

Me and My Hair

Me and My Hair
Author: Stephanie Duff
Publisher: WestBow Press
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2020-12-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1664207805

Rayne starts a new school and is eager to meet her new teacher and make new friends, but suddenly realizes she is not like everyone else.

Kapaemahu

Kapaemahu
Author: Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2022-06-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0593530063

An Indigenous legend about how four extraordinary individuals of dual male and female spirit, or Mahu, brought healing arts from Tahiti to Hawaii, based on the Academy Award–contending short film. In the 15th century, four Mahu sail from Tahiti to Hawaii and share their gifts of science and healing with the people of Waikiki. The islanders return this gift with a monument of four boulders in their honor, which the Mahu imbue with healing powers before disappearing. As time passes, foreigners inhabit the island and the once-sacred stones are forgotten until the 1960s. Though the true story of these stones was not fully recovered, the power of the Mahu still calls out to those who pass by them at Waikiki Beach today. With illuminating words and stunning illustrations by Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, Dean Hamer, Joe Wilson, and Daniel Sousa, KAPAEMAHU is a monument to an Indigenous Hawaiian legend and a classic in the making.

Hiiaka Battles the Wind

Hiiaka Battles the Wind
Author: Gabrielle Ahulii
Publisher: Beachhouse Pub.
Total Pages: 16
Release: 2018-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781933067995

Part of a new series called Hawaiian Legends for Little Ones, Hiiaka Battles the Wind introduces kids ages 2-5 to one of Hawaii's legends about Hiiaka, Pele's sister. In simple, poetic language, this origin story gives small kids a taste of Hawaii's rich history of storytelling. Three other titles in the series are: Hina, Pele Finds a Home, Maui Slows the Sun, Maui Hooks the Islands, and Naupaka--all legends that will give kids a wider view of Hawaiian culture, history, and its natural world.

How Maui Slowed the Sun

How Maui Slowed the Sun
Author: Peter Gossage
Publisher: Puffin Books
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2008-09-01
Genre: Maori (New Zealand people)
ISBN: 9780143503392

The days seem to pass at a rate too fast to accomplish all his chores. Maui sets out to capture the sun, succeeds, and lengthens the hours of daylight. Suggested level: junior, primary.

Too Many Mangos

Too Many Mangos
Author: Tammy Paikai
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009-11-17
Genre: Grandfathers
ISBN: 9781597007580

Kama and his sister Nani love to climb the giant mango tree at their grandpa's house. After Grandpa asks them to pick some mangos, he has too many and sends Kama and Nani to share some with the neighbors, who give them goodies in return for their generosity.

Kohala Kuamoʻo

Kohala Kuamoʻo
Author: Kekauleleanae'ole Kawai'ae'a
Publisher: Kamehameha Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Hawaii
ISBN: 9780873362320

A boy learns about his ancestor Naeole through a homework assignment to find out what his Hawaiian name means.