Grade Level: Preschool
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Maui Hooks the Islands (Hawaiian Legends for Little Ones)
Hawaiian Legends for Little Ones, Maui Hooks the Islands introduces kids ages 0-4 to one of Hawaii’s best-known legends about Maui the demigod who fished up the Hawaiian islands using a magic fishing hook. In simple, poetic language, this origin story gives small kids a taste of Hawaii’s rich history of storytelling. Three other titles…
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Kalei’s May Day in Hawai’i Nei
Kalei is nervous about dancing in the school May Day until a surprise adventure with a furry new friend teaches her to celebrate cultures that are different from hers and appreciate what she learns about her own Hawaiian heritage. Plus, she picks up a few new dance moves along the way.
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I Am Lupe
Lupe is a young Pasifika girl who was born in the heart of the South Pacific. She is now living with her family in Australia, but she has noticed that, with her beautiful brown skin and curly black hair, she looks different from the other children in her school. Curious about her cultural background and…
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Kaimana Big And Strong
Kaimana was the smallest in his class and wanted to be bigger and stronger. He tried to stretch his body by hanging upside down from the monkey bars and ate all his vegetables, but nothing would help him. When Kaimana learned how to body board with his brothers, he found a sport he was good…
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Grandpa’s Mixed Up Lu’au
What do you get when Grandma needs Grandpa to go shopping for a lu`au…. and Grandpa does not hear very well? A lot of misunderstandings that leads to lots of giggles and a happy ending! The second delightful tale from award winning author Tammy Paikai and Illustrator Don Robinson.
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Too Many Mangos: A Story About Sharing
Based on the author’s childhood experiences, Too Many Mangos is the story of two young Hawaiians, Kama and Nani, who help their grandpa pick mangos from the giant mango tree. They pick large, small, ripe, half-ripe, and even green mangos. But this time, they’ve picked too many, so it’s time to load up the wagon…
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Jasmin’s Summer Wish
Jasmin’s Summer Wish is a picture book about a girl in New York City who wishes for year-round Summer weather. Her wish comes true, and when the hot climate changes the city’s environment, Jasmin learns a valuable lesson about the importance of seasons. This is the first children’s book to include Sikh characters in an…
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The Boy With Long Hair
A story to inspire any child to be self-confident with their cultural identity.
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Be Brave My Love
Be Brave My Love speaks straight from a parent’s heart to the special child in their life. This book captures the hopes, dreams and wishes that parents pray for their little ones. It inspires kids to love, grow, and always be positive in everyday moments and in the little steps to their future.
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A Lion’s Mane
Central to this story is a young Sikh boy, who explores what it means to be different just like you. The first page turn asks a question that will encourage deeper conversations about identity and belonging: “Do you know who I am?”
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The Garden Of Peace
Nestled in the lower spurs of the Himalayas, is The Garden of Peace. An allegory rooted in the social despair of a time not too contrary to our own. With a tyrant ruler and an unfair social class system, discover how a nation-building event in Sikh history harvested citizens of change.
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What Is A Patka?
Mohan wears a patka everyday…and he gets lots of questions! Parents, Educators and Caregivers can use this book as a resource to educate young children on the Sikh Patka.