Illustrated by Mae Waite
5 stars
A poetic celebration of hula and Hawaiian culture and history. Follow a young girl’s journey to become a hula dancer, learning about her heritage, culture, folklore, and the natural world of her island home through dance.
Absolutely gorgeous. The artwork is breathtaking. Each page is packed with color, emotion, and nature imagery.
Told through rhythmic, lyrical text, the story immerses the reader into the world of Hawai’i, introducing them to its plants, animals, history, folklore, and storytelling.
At the back of the book is a pronunciation guide and a glossary of terms used in the story and how they fit into Hawaiian culture.
A beautiful story with breathtaking artwork and a soothing rhythm.