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"The Parent's Guide to Private Schools in Hawaii"
Written by Jacqui Pirl, Kailua Press, $29.95
This large paperback reference book is intended to help parents make informed decisions about where to educate their children in Hawaii. It includes a school-by-school guide that details everything parents want to know about 71 private schools and 10 of the best schools on Oahu.
"Earl the Pearl"
By Dennis Santos, Llumina Press, $10.95
The author, Dennis Santos, is a Hawaii native who now lives in Santa Barbara, Calif., and is a youth minister and a Little League coach. He wrote "Earl the Pearl" to be used as a motivational tool for his players. The simple but inspiring story line is combined with whimsical color illustrations.