Passport to the World: Hawaii Join us on our trip to Hawaii Ages 5 and up Saturday, January 13, 2007, 2-3 pm Children's Department of the Main Library.

Picture Books / Juvenile Fiction
Audio Recordings
Videorecordings
Non-Fiction

Picture Books / Juvenile Fiction

	Angelou, Maya Mikale of Hawaii (2004) Mikale, a young Hawaiian boy, learns to swim with help from his uncle.
	Feeney, Stephanie A is for Aloha (1980) Introduces the English alphabet with words representing significant elements of Hawaiian culture.
	Feeney, Stephanie Hawaii is a Rainbow (1985) Using beautiful photos of Hawaiian scenes, this book celebrates the colorful world of Hawai'i while teaching young children about colors.
	Fellows, Rebecca Nevers A Lei for Tutu (1998) Nahoa loves making leis with her grandmother and looks forward to helping her create a special one for Lei Day, until her grandmother becomes very ill.
	George, Jean Craighead Dear Katie, the Volcano is a Girl (1998) When a woman and her granddaughter visit the volcano on the Big Island, they discuss whether the volcano is a geological formation or actually a Hawaiian goddess.
	Greenburg, Dan The Volcano Goddess will see you now (1997) Zack and his father go to Hawaii where Zack has an unfortunate encounter with an angry volcano goddess.
	Guback, Georgia Luka's Quilt (1994) When Luka's grandmother makes a traditional Hawaiian quilt for her, she and Luka disagree over the colors it should include.
	Kono, Erin Eitter Hula Lullaby (2005) Against the backdrop of a beautiful Hawaiian landscape, a young girl cuddles and sleeps in her mother's lap.
	Martin, Rafe The Shark God (2001) Two children break a Hawaiian law by touching the pahu (drum) of the King, which is forbidden. Noew their parents plead to the fearsome Shark God to save the children from their fate.
	Osborne, Mary Pope High Tide in Hawaii (2003) Jack and Annie travel in their Magic Tree House back to a Hawaiian island of long ago where they make friends, learn how to surf, and encounter a tsunami.
	Rattigan, Jama Kim Dumpling Soup (1993) A young Asian American girl living in Hawaii tries to make dumplings for her family's New Year's celebration.
	Rattigan, Jama Kim The Woman in the Moon: a Story from Hawaii (1996) Retells the ancient Polynesian story of how Hina, the best tapa maker, rises above the restrictions placed on most women and goes to live in the moon.
	Rumford, James Dog-of-the-Sea Waves (2004) Story in English and Hawaiian 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. This story told in both English and Hawaiian includes facts about Hawaii and the unique plants and animals found there. Sequel to Island-Below-the-Star.
	Rumford, James Island-Below-the-Star (1998) Five brothers, each with a special skill, sail across the vast Pacific Ocean to the islands now known as Hawaii.
	Skurzynski, Gloria and Alane Ferguson Rage of Fire (1998) Jack, Ashley, and their parents visit Hawaii where they meet a Vietnamese boy who is going to live with his American grandfather whom he has never met, and are pursued by the Goddess Pele.
	Wardlaw, Lee Punia and the King of Sharks: A Hawaiian Folktale (1997) Clever Punia, a Hawaiian fisherman's son, finds different ways to trick the King of Sharks and take his tasty lobsters away from him.

Audio

Young, Richard and Judy Dockrey. Favorite Scary Stories of American Children (grades 4-6) Legends and folktales including "Spirit of Fire," the story of Pele, the volcano goddess. 6:19 minutes (Book on CD)

Videorecordings (DVD and VHS)

	Hula for Children Learn basic Hula steps & 3 Hula songs. DVD and VHS
	Kumu Hula: Keepers of a Culture A documentary about the native Hawaiian dance which represents the history and ancient traditions of the Hawaiian people.
	Be a Hula Girl DVD. 2005 Girls will enjoy learning simple and graceful hula dance movements to two of Hawaii's favorite songs "Pearly shells" and the "Hukilau song."

Non-Fiction

	Hawaiian: American Regional Cooking Library (2005) Hawaiian recipes.
	Hintz, Martin Hawai'i (1999) Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports, art, and people of Hawai'I, a state made up of a string of Pacific Ocean islands.
	Nelson, Sharlene and Ted Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (1998) Describes the history, landscape, wildlife, and activities for visitors at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island of Hawaii.
	Stanley, Fay The Last Princess: the Story of Princess Ka'iulani of Hawai'i (1991) Recounts the story of Hawaii's last heir to the throne, who was denied her right to rule when the monarchy was abolished.
	Staub, Frank Children of Hawaii (1999) Introduces the history, geography, and culture of the Big Island of Hawaii through the daily lives of children who live there. This book is also available online from NetLibrary.

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