‘EKE is based on a foundation of Hawaiian culture and practices that explores the traditions of our kūpuna and provides experiential learning through mo‘olelo. Mo‘olelo will support OLA learning units. A digital book list of selected titles, a reading reflection, and activities have been designed and produced for sharing with project participants. This is a collection of books housed in the Lelekamanu Lending Library. Please contact your islandʻs educator to learn more about the availability of specific titles.
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A Perfect Day for an Albatross
Follow an albatross called Malie on her journey from her home out at sea to her breeding grounds on Midway Island.
Maui, Molokai, Oahu
Loebel-Fried, Caren
A True Princess of Hawaii
This story is based on the historical events of the 1880-1881 eruption of Mauna Loa on the Island of Hawaii when Princess Luka (Ruth) Keanolani Kaunahoahoa Keelikolani traveled to Hilo to calm Pele.
Maui, Oahu
Greenway, Beth
Aiʻai (English)
Ku‘ulakai, the god of fishing, creates Hawai‘i’s first fishpond only to have it destroyed by Ko‘ona, a giant supernatural eel. This traditional mo‘olelo from the island of Maui shares the story of ‘Ai‘ai, Ko‘ona, and the stones at Leho‘ula, Hana.
Maui, Molokai, Oahu
Napoleon, Kāwika
Aiʻai (Hawaiian)
Ku‘ulakai, the god of fishing, creates Hawai‘i’s first fishpond only to have it destroyed by Ko‘ona, a giant supernatural eel. This traditional mo‘olelo from the island of Maui shares the story of ‘Ai‘ai, Ko‘ona, and the stones at Leho‘ula, Hana.
Maui, Molokai, Oahu
Napoleon, Kāwika
Akua Hawaiʻi: Hawaiʻi Gods and Their Stories
This is a compilation of Hawaiian Gods and their stories starting from the introduction and kumulipo.
Oahu
Armitage, Kimo
Albatross of Kauaʻi – The Story of Kaloakulua
Follow Kaloakulua, from hatch to fledge, as this young moli grows and explores its environment over a span of 148 days when she learned to fly.
Maui, Oahu
Dierker, Susan
Beyond ʻŌhia Valley: Adventures in a Hawaiʻi Rainforest
Kahuli the young tree snail goes on an unexpected adventure meeting different species along the way. He learned a very valuable lesson that every one has a place they belong.
Oahu
Matsumoto, Lisa
Blazing Stars and Shark Eyes, Kamehamehaʻs Training as a Warrior
Kamehameha begins training with Kekuhaupio to become a fierce warrior. After learning traditional fighting skills, he battles the vicious niuhi shark. This is the third book in a twelve-book series.
Molokai, Oahu
Eyre, Kāwika
Breaking the Blood, Kamehameha Moves the Naha Stone
Kamehameha needs to overcome two challenges to prove he is a great fighter. First he must fight in battle against Kahekili. Second he must overturn the Naha Stone. This is the fourth book in a twelve-book series.
Molokai, Oahu
Eyre, Kāwika
Butterfly for a King
The fascinating true story of a beautiful native Hawaiian butterfly, a great Hawaiian warrior king, and current-day efforts by scientists and citizens to restore the butterfly's declining population.
Maui, Molokai
Trumbore, Cindy & Roth, Susan L.
Damian of Molokai Builder of Community
A short story of the life of Joseph de Veuster, later known as Father Damien, who served as a priest in Kalaupapa, Molokai.
Oahu
Yoffie, Barbara
Duke’s Olympic Feet
An account of Duke Kahanamoku's trials and triumphs in swimming at the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm and how he introduced surfing to Australia.
Oahu
Crowe, Ellie
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Oʻahu – tiare@papahanakuaola.org
Maui – maryanna@papahanakuaola.org
Molokai – penny@papahanakuaola.org