”;Pono, the Dog that Dreams”;

By Jocelyn Fujii; illustrated by Donna Burns

Hula Moon Press, $14.95

With lots of charm and imagination, veteran writer Jocelyn Fujii and local artist Donna Burns make their way into the mind of Pono, a real-life poi dog rescued from a Maui shelter.

Their tale follows Pono from puppy found in a rice bag on the side of the road to a canine with super-dog ambitions, guided in his dreams by a water goddess.

Meet the writer and artist at these book singings:

» Noon Saturday, Borders Pearlridge
» 11 a.m. next Sunday, Borders Windward Mall
» 1 p.m. Dec. 7, Borders Books Ward Centre
» 2 p.m. Dec. 13, Borders Waikele

Books and various Pono accessories will also be available at the Christmas Crafts & Food Expo, Friday; and the Christmas Crafts & Food Expo, Saturday and next Sunday, both at Blaisdell Center.