Completing our acclaimed Discover America State by State series is A is for Aloha: A Hawaii Alphabet. The landscape of Hawaii is as exotic as its history and people. Written and illustrated by native Hawaiians, Uilani Goldsberry and Tammy Yee, A is for Aloha is a lovingly created introduction to one of the most-visited places on Earth. From the meaning of the word aloha to the plight of the state bird author Uilani Goldsberry answers questions that most Malihinis have about this lush multi-island paradise.
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About the Author
U'ilani Goldsberry was born on the island of Maui, in the small town of Pu'unene (the hill of the goose). Later her family moved to La'ie, on the northeastern coast of O'ahu. She has lived there ever since. U'ilani has written 10 books on various topics, including travelogues, cookbooks and other nonfiction works, as well as three Auntie U'i children's books: "The Storm Dog of the Ko'olau's," "The Shark Man of Hana" and "The Naupaka." A is for Aloha is her first book for Sleeping Bear Press.
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A is for Aloha... good for all ages
Jun 10 2006
By R Schmidt
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Format:Hardcover
What a great book! This one, written by U'Ilani Goldsberry and illustrated by Tammy Yee, is a nice addition to the Discover America State By State series. The alphabet is focused on Hawaiiana, of course. There are details of the alphabetized words ("A is for aloha") that make it appropriate for all ages, and I found them quite interesting.
There were a few things that irritated me. "Leis" is a weird word, since there is no "s" in the Hawaiian alphabet to mix with the Hawaiian word "lei". And "Zoning" for "z"... what's this about? Nevertheless, Goldsberry's text, and of course Tammy Yee's exquisite watercolors, make this a wonderful gift for that special person who is a kid at heart.
There were a few things that irritated me. "Leis" is a weird word, since there is no "s" in the Hawaiian alphabet to mix with the Hawaiian word "lei". And "Zoning" for "z"... what's this about? Nevertheless, Goldsberry's text, and of course Tammy Yee's exquisite watercolors, make this a wonderful gift for that special person who is a kid at heart.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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A is for Aloha: A Hawai'i Alphabet Edition
July 27 2007
By Pearl Harb
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Format:Hardcover
We ordered this book for our grandson to give as a gift on our return trip from Hawaii. We had vacationed on two of the islands for 2 weeks.
The book was such a delight. It was fun for us to review the things that we saw and be able to share it with our boys through the book. The book was very factual, colorful and our grandsons loved it.
The book was such a delight. It was fun for us to review the things that we saw and be able to share it with our boys through the book. The book was very factual, colorful and our grandsons loved it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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A big hit for kids as well as adults
Jun 24 2009
By Kristen M.
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Bought this book to be given from my children to their grandparents who live in Hawaii. Illustrations are BEAUTIFUL! Also love that it can be read different ways - each letter has both a short rhyme as well as a longer informational section. My kids loved hearing the book read with the rhymes for each letter, "A is for..." The grandparents loved (in addition to reading the book to their grandkids) learning new and interesting facts about their state and commented often, "I didn't know that!"
Overall very pleased with this book and this series in general!
Overall very pleased with this book and this series in general!
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