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children's books

From Canoe to Classroom

Explore books that share the history, traditions, and knowledge of Hawaiian voyaging and cultural heritage.

Ka Moʻokūʻauhau o Kānehūnāmoku

Read the story of Kānehūnāmoku and the important people, places, and waʻa that helped the dream to be realized. This vibrant photo book, paired with a detailed glossary, teaches the genealogy chant of the canoe and the importance of knowing where we come from.

*ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi with English translations 

ʻUʻuku Ka Hana, ʻUʻuku Ka Loaʻa 

Based on the life of a real tugboat captain in Hawaiʻi, this story honors those in our lives who help us to make us who are are today. Follow the life of Uncle Kaipō Pomaikaʻi and be introduced to careers in the maritime industry. This book encouragers readers to achieve their dreams through goal setting, dedication, and hard work.  
*Flip book with English and ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi

ʻO Ka Ipu Ka Honua

Explore the scientific aspects of Hawaiian culture recorded in chants and stories through the re-telling of one such story about the origins of the heavens and the earth written by Joseph M. Poepoe in the Ka Naʻi Aupuni newspaper in 1906. 
​*Flip book in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi and English

Canoe Plants and Their Uses

This easy to use field guide features 19 plants significant to waʻa culture in Hawaiʻi. Identify plants with vibrant pictures and explore uses on and off the canoe.
​*English ONLY | PDF View is not available

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