Hawaiiana for Children For Younger Readers:
	TITLE	AUTHOR	ANNOTATION	GRADE LEVEL	Misc.	CALL NO.	PUBLISHER	Reccomemded by	Genre
	A is for Aloha	Stephanie Feeney with photographs by Hella Hammid	Black and white photos of everyday life in Hawai'i illustrate this English alphabet book.	2-6	Hawaiiana for younger readers	E H F	University of Hawaii Press	HSPLS
	A Child's First Book About Hawai'i	Written and illustrated by Cassandra Land-Nellist	Daily life in Hawai'i is shown with illustrations of clothing, food, animals and plants.	2-6	Hawaiiana for younger readers	E H L	Press Pacifica	HSPLS
	The Best Hawaiian Style Mother Goose Ever!	Kevin Patrick Sullivan and illustrated by Deb Aoki	Fourteen Mother Goose rhymes are rewritten "Hawaiian style." A version is available with a cassette with wonderful tunes.	2-6	Hawaiiana for younger readers	J H 398.2 S	Hawaya	HSPLS
	Beyond 'Ohi'a Valley: Adventures in a Hawaiian Rainforest	Lisa Matsumoto and illustrated by Michael Furuya	A Hawaiian tree snail learns of Hawai'i's endangered species.	2-6	Hawaiiana for younger readers	E H MA	Lehua	HSPLS
	Dear Katie, The Volcano is a Girl	Jean Craighead George and illustrated by Daniel Powers	When Katie and her grandmother visit Kilauea volcano, they have different ideas about what the volcano really is.	2-6	Hawaiiana for younger readers	E H GE	Hyperion	HSPLS
	Endangered Animals of Hawai'i Coloring Book	Patrick Ching	Features animals native to Hawai'i that are endangered or threatened.	2-6	Hawaiiana for younger readers	J H 591.5 C	Bess Press	HSPLS
	Going to the Tide Pools in Hawai'i Nei	Joy Au and illustrated by Jill Chen Loui	A lift-the-flap book that shows what's hiding in the tidepools. Some animals are identified with their Hawaiian names.	2-6	Hawaiiana for younger readers	E H A	MnM Books	HSPLS
	Hawai'i is a Rainbow	Stephanie Feeney with photographs by Jeff Reese	Learn about colors and the striking Hawaiian environment in this wonderful concept book.	2-6	Hawaiiana for younger readers	E H F	University of Hawaii Press	HSPLS
	Hawai'i Sings	Joy Au and illustrated by Doug Pooloa Tolentino	An appreciation of the natural world is celebrated with rhythmic text that sounds like native Hawaiian chanting.	2-6	Hawaiiana for younger readers	E H A	Mutual Pub.	HSPLS
	Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park	Sharlene & Ted Nelson	Read about a fascinating place to visit where you might even see an erupting volcano.	2-6	Hawaiiana for younger readers	J H 919.691 NE	Children's Press	HSPLS
	Hawaiian Word Book	Illustrated by Robin Burningham	An illustrated dictionary. Cassette available with paperback book	2-6	Hawaiiana for younger readers	J H 499.4 H	Bess Press	HSPLS
	How Maui slowed the Sun	Suelyn Ching Tune and illustrated by Robin Yoko Burningham	The exciting story of the legendary demi-god Maui, who slowed the sun with his magical power. Part of a series published by the University Press of Hawai'i.	2-6	Hawaiiana for younger readers	J H 398.2 T	University of Hawaii Press	HSPLS
	The Island-Below-the-Star	Written and illustrated by James Rumford	Five brothers, each with a special skill, sail across the Pacific Ocean to the islands now known as Hawai'i. In Hawaiian and English.	2-6	Hawaiiana for younger readers	E H RU	Houghton Mifflin	HSPLS
	Ke Nui A'e Au	Keiki Chang Kawai'ae'a with photographs by Arna Lahela Johnson	What can I be when I grow up? Photos show children with a doctor, a cowboy, and other occupations. In Hawaiian and English.	2-6	Hawaiiana for younger readers	E H K	Aha Punana Leo	HSPLS
	Keiki's first books: Say it in Hawaiian: Alphabet	Written and illustrated by Wren and Maile	Board book series in Hawaiian also includes colors, counting, and the five senses.	2-6	Hawaiiana for younger readers	E H W	Bess Press	HSPLS
	Let's learn to count in Hawaiian	Keiki Chang Kawai'ae'a	Simple text and rhymes teach Hawaiian numbers. A companion book by Patricia Murray teaches the Hawaiian alphabet. Also available with cassette.	2-6	Hawaiiana for younger readers	J H 499.4 K	Island Heritage Pub.	HSPLS
	Luka's Quilt	Written and illustrated by Georgia Guback	The traditional Hawaiian quilt that Tutu makes as a gift for Luka isn't at all what she expects.	2-6	Hawaiiana for younger readers	E H G	Greenwillow Books	HSPLS
	Maui Mouse's supper	Written and illustrated by Marilyn Kahalewai	Maui the mouse looks for something good to eat. A fun-filled introduction to Hawai'i's different foods.	2-6	Hawaiiana for younger readers	E H K	Bess Press	HSPLS
	Peter Panini's children's guide to the Living Treasures of the Hawaiian Islands	Written and illustrated ny Stacey Kaopuiki	A big and beautiful picture book of Hawai'i's native animals and plants that introduces the wonders of the natural environment.	2-6	Hawaiiana for younger readers	J H 919.69 K	Hawaiian Island Concepts	HSPLS
	Sand to Sea: Marine life of Hawai'i	Stephanie Feeney with photographs by Ed Robinson and others	Fascinating photographs show the plants and animals you'll find at Hawai'i's beaches, reefs, and tidepools.	2-6	Hawaiiana for younger readers	J H 574.94 F	University of Hawaii Press	HSPLS
	The Whale who wanted to be small	Written and illustrated by Gill McBarnet	Kanani the humpback whale learns an important lesson about her uniqueness from her grandfather.	2-6	Hawaiiana for younger readers	E H M	Ruwanga Trading	HSPLS
	Whose slippers are those?	Written and illustrated by Marilyn Kahalewai	Look at the different slippers you might see people wearing in Hawai'i.	2-6	Hawaiiana for younger readers	E H K	Bess Press	HSPLS
	The Woman in the moon: a story from Hawai'i	Retold by Jama Kim Rattigan and illustrated by Carla Golembe	A picture book retelling of the legend of Hina.	2-6	Hawaiiana for younger readers	J H 398.2099 RA	Little, Brown	HSPLS
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	Ancient Hawai'i	Herbert Kawainui Kane	The culture of the Hawaiian people is well documented and illustrated for young readers.	6-12	Hawaiiana for older readers	J H 572.9969 K	The Kawainui Press	HSPLS
	Angel of Rainbow Gulch	Helen M. Swanson	11-year-old Angel Kaihiwa thought being the new kid in school was bad enough--until he stumbled upon the danger in Rainbow Gulch. Fiction series.	6-12	Hawaiiana for older readers	J H S	Bess Press	HSPLS
	Bamboo Shoots: stories and poems for kids	Edited by Dennis Kawaharada	A collection of stories that reflect island experiences, written by Hawai'i authors especially for Hawai'i children.	6-12	Hawaiiana for older readers	J H 810.8 B	Bamboo Ridge: The Hawaii Writers Quarterly, No. 14, Bamboo Ridge Press	HSPLS
	Discover Hawai'i's freshwater wildlife	Written and illustrated by Katherine Shelley Orr	A book about Hawai'i's water birds and fresh water ecology. Nonfiction series.	6-12	Hawaiiana for older readers	J H 574.5263 OR	Island Heritage	HSPLS
	Fire in the Sea: an anthology of poetry and art	Selected by Sue Cowing	This collection of poetry for young readers is beautifully illustrated with photographs of fine art.	6-12	Hawaiiana for older readers	J H 808.81 F	University of Hawaii Press in association with the Honolulu Academy of Arts	HSPLS
	The flight of the Golden Plover: the amazing migration between Hawai'i and Alaska	Debbie S. Miller and illustrated by Daniel Van Zyle	Find out about the Pacific golden plover and its amazing transoceanic flight.	6-12	Hawaiiana for older readers	J H 598.2 M	Alaska Northwest Books	HSPLS
	From the mountains to the sea: a Hawaiian lifestyle	Julie Stewart Williams and illustrated by Robin Yoko Racoma	Hawaiian life and environment are described before Western contact.	6-12	Hawaiiana for older readers	J H 572.9969 W	Kamehameha Schools Press	HSPLS
	Hawai'i, the Pacific State	Ann Rayson	An overview of Hawai'i's history from the formation of the islands to the present day.	6-12	Hawaiiana for older readers	J H 996.9 R	Bess Press	HSPLS
	The Hawaiian monk seal	Patrick Ching	Learn about the seals that inhabit the northwestern Hawaiian Islands and the efforts underway to protect them.	6-12	Hawaiiana for older readers	J H 599.748 C	University of Hawaii Press	HSPLS
	How to Hula	Edited by Patricia Lei Anderson Murray, photographs by Joe Perrone	Step-by-step photographs and instructions teach basic movements and hand motions of the hula.	6-12	Hawaiiana for older readers	J H 793.31 H	Mutual Pub.	HSPLS
	Illustrated atlas of Hawai'i	Gavan Daws	An introduction to the history, geography, fauna, flora, culture, and major sights of the Hawaiian Islands.	6-12	Hawaiiana for older readers	J H 919.69 D	Island Heritage	HSPLS
	Illustrated Hawaiian dictionary	Kahikahealani Wight and illustrated by Robin Yoko Racoma	A useful reference guide for beginning learners of Hawaiian.	6-12	Hawaiiana for older readers	J H 499.4232 W	Bess Press	HSPLS
	Kaua'i Tales	Frederick B. Wichman and illustrated by Christine Faye	Eighteen stories tell of the earliest period of time in Kaua'i's history. Folklore series.	6-12	Hawaiiana for older readers	J H 398.2 W	Bamboo Ridge Press	HSPLS
	Kawelo, roving chief	Vivian Thompson and illustrated by Patricia Wozniak	Enjoy the adventurous tales of the great hero Kawelo, the young chief of Kaua'i.	6-12	Hawaiiana for older readers	J H 398.2 T	University of Hawaii Press	HSPLS
	The Last Princess: the story of Princess Ka'iulani of Hawai'i	Fay Stanley and illustrated by Diane Stanley	A biography for young readers about the beloved princess who was Hawai'i's last heir to the throne.	6-12	Hawaiiana for older readers	J H B Ka'iulani	Four Winds Press	HSPLS
	Legends of Hawai'i	Padraic Colum and illustrated by Don Forrer	This collection of Hawaiian legends includes the stories of Pele, Hina, the Menehune, and many others.	6-12	Hawaiiana for older readers	J H 398.2 C	Ballantine Books	HSPLS
	Maui and his magical deeds	Retold and illustrated by Kats Kajiyama	The tales of Maui the demigod are illustrated with intricate cut-paper in lively colors. In English and Hawaiian.	6-12	Hawaiiana for older readers	J H 398.2 K	Barnaby Books	HSPLS
	Na mo'olelo Hawai'i o ka wa kahiko: stories of old Hawai'i	Roy Alameida	A collection of 45 traditional Hawaiian legends adapted for children.	6-12	Hawaiiana for older readers	J H 398.2 A	Bess Press	HSPLS
	Nene	Marion Coste and illustrated by Cissy Gray	Describes the endangered Nene bird (Hawaiian goose).	6-12	Hawaiiana for older readers	J H 598.41 C	University of Hawaii Press	HSPLS
	Pearl Harbor Child: a child's view of Pearl Harbor-from attack to peace	Dorinda Makanaonalani Nicholson	The author, who lived in Pearl Harbor on the day the bombs fell, tells her story about that day and the events that followed.	6-12	Hawaiiana for older readers	J H B Nicholson	Arizona Memorial Museum Assn.	HSPLS
	Plantation Child and other stories	Eve Begley Kiehm and illustrated by Christine Joy Pratt	Six short stories about growing up in a Korean camp near a sugar plantation on O'ahu.	6-12	Hawaiiana for older readers	J H K	University of Hawaii Press	HSPLS
	A pocket guide to Hawai'i's birds	H. Douglas Pratt with photographs by Jack Jeffrey and H. Douglas Pratt	A handy introduction to the common birds of Hawai'i, as well as the endangered native species. Color photos.	6-12	Hawaiiana for older readers	J H 598.09969 PR	Mutual Pub.	HSPLS
	Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop	Julie Stewart Williams	Part of the Kamehameha Schools' series on the Hawaiian monarchy, this book tells of the last survivor of the Kamehameha dynasty and the benefactress of generations of Hawaiian children.	6-12	Hawaiiana for older readers	J H B Bishop	Kamehameha Schools Press	HSPLS
	Small kid time Hawaii	Edited by Eric Chock	A collection of poetry written by Hawai'i public school children.	6-12	Hawaiiana for older readers	J H 810.08 S	Bamboo Ridge: The Hawaii Writer's Quarterly, No.12, Bamboo Ridge Press	HSPLS
	Spooky Stuffs: Hawaiian ghost stories	Eric A. Knudsen and illustrated by Guy Buffet	Twelve stories of Kaua'i as told by that island's famous storyteller. Most are ghost stories of akua monsters or giants.	6-12	Hawaiiana for older readers	J H K	Island Heritage	HSPLS
	Stories of life in old Hawai'i	Caroline Curtis and illustrated by Oliver C. Kinney	These stories describe the Hawaiian traditions of kapa-making, canoe building, hula, the Makahiki, and others.	6-12	Hawaiiana for older readers	J H C	Kamehameha Schools Press	HSPLS
	Talking story with Nona Beamer	Winona Desha Beamer and illustrated by Marilyn Kahalewai	A collection of stories from a kama'aina family of the island of Hawai'i. Includes simple chants and songs.	6-12	Hawaiiana for older readers	J H 398.2 B	Bess Press	HSPLS
	The thief in Chinatown: a chapter book about life in Hawaii in 1896	Elaine Masters	A brother and sister befriend and try to help a runaway.	6-12	Hawaiiana for older readers	J H MA	Island Heritage	HSPLS
	To find the way	Susan Nunes and illustrated by Cissy Gray	A story of the voyage made by the ancient Polynesians from Tahiti to Hawai'i.	6-12	Hawaiiana for older readers	J H N	University of Hawaii Press	HSPLS
	Under the blood-red sun	Graham Salisbury	An outstanding fiction story set in territorial Hawai'i, when December 7, 1941 changed the lives of eighth-grader Tomikazu and his family. Winner of the 1998 Nene Award, the children's choice for best fiction book.	6-12	Hawaiiana for older readers	J H S	Delacorte Press	HSPLS
	The water of Kane and other legends of the Hawaiian Islands	Compiled by Mary Kawena Pukui, retold by Caroline Curtis, illustrated by Oliver C. Kinney	A collection of thirty-three stories from all the islands.	6-12	Hawaiiana for older readers	J H 398.2 W	Kamehameha Schools Press	HSPLS
	Compiled by the staff of the
	Hawaii State Library,
	Edna Allyn Room for Children with assistance from
	Marya Brown Zoller and David Del Rocco