By Barbara Samuels
Certain that they will win a trip to Hawaii, Dolores enters her cat Duncan in the Meow Munchies contest and goes all out preparing for their trip.
Dog-of-the-Sea-Waves
By James Rumford
Manu, one of five brothers who are the first humans to set foot on Hawaii, is unhappy until he saves the life of a strange creature he calls Dog-of-the-Sea-Waves, and they become fast friends. Includes facts about Hawaii and the unique plants and animals found there.
The Mermaid
By Jan Brett
Set in the ocean off Japan, this retelling of Goldilocks and the Three Bears stars Kiniro, a mermaid, who finds a baby octopus's breakfast, chair, and bed just right.
Hula Lullaby
By Erin Eitter Kono
Against the backdrop of a beautiful Hawaiian landscape, a young girl cuddles and sleeps in her mother's lap.
Pearl
By Molly Idle
When young Pearl, a mermaid, becomes caretaker of a single grain of sand, she discovers that performing even the smallest task well can transform the world.
A is for Aloha: A Hawaii Alphabet
by U'ilani Goldsberry
Illustrated by Tammy Yee
The letters of the alphabet are represented by words, set in short rhymes, relating to the state of Hawaii. The landscape of Hawaii is as exotic as its history and people. Written and illustrated by native Hawaiians, U'ilani Goldsberry and Tammy Yee, A for Aloha is a lovingly created introduction to one of the most-visited places on Earth. From the meaning of the word aloha to the plight of the state bird, author U'ilani Goldsberry answers questions that most Mlihinis have about this lush, multi-island paradise.
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