‘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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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.
Molokai, Oahu
Kai, Meʻe, Moʻolelo, Native Plants & Animals
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.
Molokai, Oahu
ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, Kai, Meʻe, Moʻolelo, Native Plants & Animals
Akua Hawaiʻi: Hawaiʻi Gods and Their Stories
This is a compilation of Hawaiian Gods and their stories starting from the introduction and kumulipo.
Oahu
Akua, Kai, Kumulipo, Kupua, Moʻolelo, Native Plants & Animals, Voyaging
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.
Oahu
Kai, Native Plants & Animals
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
Native Plants & Animals
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
Aliʻi, Historical Fiction, Meʻe, Moʻolelo
Boy Who Tricked Ghosts, The
This is the moʻolelo of Kaʻulu lāʻau and his banishment to the island of Lānaʻi. It is a story of survival and repentance. (more…)
Molokai, Oahu
Aliʻi, Meʻe, Recordings
Brave Little Bird, The
In a tropical paradise, a little bird faces unexpected dangers. With teamwork and sticking together, the birds face adversity together. A short story that encourages children (and adults) to come together to preserve their environment.
Molokai
Meʻe, Moʻolelo, Native Plants & Animals
Bravest ʻOpihi, The
A brother gets snatched by an eel while swimming in the deep ocean. The sister tries to save him, but cannot do it alone. She asks different sea creatures to help her, but none are brave enough except for two...
Oahu
Kai, Meʻe, Moʻolelo, Native Plants & Animals
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
Aliʻi, Historical Fiction, Meʻe
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.
Molokai
Aliʻi, Native Plants & Animals
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
Historical Fiction, Meʻe
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
Historical Fiction, Meʻe
Elepaio and Pūnāwai – A Waipao Adventure
This is a story about ‘Elepaio and an important discovery he made while in the forest of Waipao.
Oahu
Native Plants & Animals
Furs, Sandalwood, and Whales
This resource book describes the fur trade, sandalwood trade, and the whaling indusrty. Each of these drastically changed the way of life in Hawai'i in a short period of 75 years.
Oahu
Native Plants & Animals, Resource Book
Hāloa
A mo'olelo of Haloa is told through his genealogy starting from the creation of Papahanaumoku and Wakea. Hawaiians acknowledge Haloa as their ancestor and their reciprocal relationship is alive today. (more…)
Oahu
ʻOhana, Kalo, Moʻolelo, Native Plants & Animals, Recordings
Hāloa and the Little Huli
This story expresses the importance of kalo (taro) within the Hawaiian culture. Hāloa the little huli realizes that no matter how big or small he is that he can do great things if he believes in himself and has a...
Molokai
ʻOhana, Kalo, Moʻolelo, Native Plants & Animals
Hawaii’s Amazing Animals
This resource book talks about the different animals unique to Hawai'i and the special characteristics/ adaptations they developed to help them survive.
Oahu
Native Plants & Animals, Resource Book
Hawaiian Bat: ʻŌpeʻapeʻa, The
A short story of a mother bat and her journey with her two babies. The second part of the book explains scientific facts about bats in general and opeapea.
Oahu
Native Plants & Animals
Hawaiian Legends of Tricksters and Riddlers
A collection of twelve Hawaiian tales about island men who became tricksters in order to survive and others who became riddlers in order to win a place in their society.
Molokai
Meʻe, Moʻolelo
He Iʻa Wau: E Kuailo Mai i Kuʻu Inoa! (Bilingual)
A bilingual story of a few creatures that live in the tidepools of Hawai'i. Written with clues and a picture to guide the reader to guess which creature it is, this book is interactive and allows the reader to flip...
Molokai, Oahu
ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, Kai, Native Plants & Animals
He Kaʻao no Hauwahine lāua o Meheanu (Bilingual)
A moʻolelo retold by the students and teachers of Ke kula ʻo Samuel Kamakau. A stingy fisherman learns a valuable lesson from Hauwahine and Meheanu, guardians of Kawainui and Heʻeia fishponds.
Molokai, Oahu
ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, Kupua, Moʻolelo, Native Plants & Animals, Weather
He Mau Nane Hawaii (Bilingual)
This is a book of clever Hawaiian riddles that indulge the reader in the Hawaiian language and culture accompanied by timeless illustrations.
Molokai, Oahu
ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi
Heʻe and ʻIole Octopus and Rat (English)
He'e and 'Iole is an old Hawaiian mo'olelo (story) about the relationship of the Octopus and the Rat. Translated by Presley Keʻalaanuhea Ah Mook Sang.
Kai, Moʻolelo, Native Plants & Animals
Heʻe and ʻIole Octopus and Rat (Hawaiian)
He'e and 'Iole is an old Hawaiian mo'olelo (story) about the relationship of the Octopus and the Rat. Translated by Presley Keʻalaanuhea Ah Mook Sang.
Molokai
ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, Kai, Moʻolelo, Native Plants & Animals
*Some diacriticals were intentionally removed.
Oʻahu – tiare@papahanakuaola.org
Maui – maryanna@papahanakuaola.org
Molokai – penny@papahanakuaola.org