Moon Mangoes is a new kids book by first time Maui author, Lindy Shapiro. BeachHouse Publishing just released it for fall 2011 but it’s already a classic.
In the book, Mama and Anuenue are sitting on the lanai watching the …
It makes sense that Hawaii’s fairy folk are ecologically minded because the ancient Hawaiians revered nature–so, of course that would be reflected in their legends. Menehune, although sometimes mischievous, were often credited with helpfully building fish ponds, rock walls, irrigation …
I Choose You by Patricia Lei Murray is one of the only ‘early chapter books’ I’ve ever seen locally published. Part of Island Heritage Publishing‘s ‘Heritage Collection’, this exceptionally well produced book is also nominated for a 2010 Ka …
Moʻomanaʻo Moʻokalaleo Pūnaewele o Hawaiʻi
Moʻomanaʻo Moʻokalaleo Pūnaewele o Hawaiʻi
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