BOOKS
Isle Pages
"The Hawaiian Goodbye Book"
By Connie J. Weber; illustrated by Tammy Yee
(Island Heritage Publishing, $12.99)
This hardcover pop-up book for children from Island Heritage Publishing allows young readers to learn the Hawaiian names of the many creatures featured in the book's colorful drawings. The design of the book's pop-ups allows kids to discover each animal before they move on to the next creature.
"Aloha is ..."
By Tammy Paikai; illustrated by Rosalie Prussing
(Island Heritage Publishing, $8.99)
This is a children's book from Island Heritage Publishing that teaches kids the various meanings of the word "aloha." The writing is in a style of sing-song rhymes, and the full-color illustrations by Rosalie Prussing complement the text in a whimsical way. One note of interest is the low cost of the full-size, hardcover book.