Keala & friends...
Wish you were growing up on a tropical island? These colorful picture books will transport readers, young and old, to a magical paradise. Whimsical, rhyming text invites little ones to read along and introduces the culture and animals of the islands. Delightful illustrations from the talented Holly Braffet make the natural beauty of Hawai'i come alive.
Gecko needs a home...
and Keala is determined to find him one!
"On the island of Maui, where the trade winds blow, and coconut palms shade the sand below, lives a smart little girl..."
Keala has a new challenge. Find a home for gecko. Up in the palm tree, she and her fussy friend can see far and wide but will anything be just right? From parks and pineapple fields to islands and oceans, she embarks on a house hunting adventure.The honu and whales, nene and butterflies, all offer helpful advice, but maybe the perfect place for gecko is closer than anyone thinks.
Beach House Publishing / 32 pages / ISBN-13: 978-1-933067-58-2
Keala hears a strange new sound.
What kind of bird can it be?
"Every fine morning, when the sun starts to rise, over the mountains in the blue Maui sky, Keala is woken by birds in the trees..."
It's a symphony, or at least it is until Keala hears something rather terrible. Chirp, squawk, crow and... Screeee? Join Keala and her feathered friends on another adventure as she hunts down the mysterious bird that makes a lot of noise but is nowhere to be found. A heartwarming tale that connects us to nature and family.
Beach House Publishing / 32 pages / ISBN-13: 978-1-933067-94-0
Keala's quilt keeps her warm at night...
but Tutu says it tells a story too!
"There's an aloha moon in the sky tonight and the stars over Maui are shining bright. The wind blows softly and cools the air but Keala is cozy..."
Keala loves cuddling under her grandmother's quilt. But can she make a quilt of her own to tell a story just like Tutu?
A touching new Keala tale... coming soon!