This book is an imaginative look into the life story of a hula implement. Separated from their vines at a tender age, the little gourds are taken to the home of a local implement maker. There they meet Uncle Ka Leo, a grand and grumpy ipu heke, who gives them tantalizing glimpses of what they someday may become. Even though the little gourds are frightened and insecure, sticking together gives them the courage that carries them safely through their many adventures. While one of the little gourds is constantly worried that his imperfection will be his downfall, it turns out in the end (as it does for many of us) that his imperfection is what makes him special and unique.As the hula students learn about their new implements, the little gourds learn about themselves as well. Once each girl finds the ipu hula they feel is really, really theirs, the little gourds find that they too have re-captured their long-lost feelings of "being connected." In spite of life's uncertainties and insecurities, this story reminds us all that happy endings are possible, even in the most unexpected of places.

With vivid, whimsical illustrations and lyrical writing, Carla Golembe shares the history, meaning, and spirit of hula. The words and pictures pair together in much the same way that the chants and movements of hula complement each other, and the accompanying read-along CD further immerses readers and listeners in the joy of the dance.

Aloha Bear takes young readers on a "show-and-tell" adventure to illustrate that the word aloha means much more than just "hello" and "goodbye". Colorful Island style pictures of families, animals, friends, etc.

In creating lovely leis for a visiting King, a generous hearted girl learns why her leis are regarded as a gift of Aloha. Ever wondered how the "lei" came to be created? Here's a story in fairy tale tradition, in which a generous hearted girl is inspired to create lovely leis for a visiting king. The detailed illustrations depict a variety of activities in a village set in old Hawaii, with people excitedly preparing gifts for the royal family. Leilani learns why her leis are regarded as a gift of Aloha. Back cover pictorial information on Hawaiian flowers.

Myths and Legends of Hawai'i Coloring Book introduces the gods, goddesses and demigods of Hawai'i in simply told stories of cleverness and courage. For budding artists as well as students of Hawaiian culture, it is entertaining and instructive for all ages.

Absolutely the cutest Hawaiian pictures anywhere! Line drawings of darling boys and girls making leis, hula dancing, playing instruments, eating poi, swimming, fishing, etc. in classic Hawaiian costumes. Story text includes Hawaiian word lessons. (Yellow Cover)

Like #B078, but different cute pictures of kids at a luau. (Blue Cover)