A Is for Aloha: A Hawai'i Alphabet

By: U'Ilani Goldsberry

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Synopsis: The landscape of Hawai'i is as rich and exotic as its history and residents. A Is for Aloha: A Hawai'i Alphabet offers readers of all ages a guided A-Z tour through this fascinating state. From the meaning of the word "aloha" to the plight of the state bird, the néné, to the sparkling beaches on the island of O'ahu, author U'ilani Goldsberry welcomes all "malihinis" (newcomers) to this lush multi-island paradise. Spectacular paintings from artist Tammy Yee bring the text to vivid life. Beginning readers will enjoy the simple rhymes while older children discover facts about each topic letter in the sidebar expository. Aloha is our letter A. It means so many things: hello, good-bye, and love to you. Fair wishes this word brings. Travelers young and old will enjoy this fact-filled guide to one of the most-visited places on earth! The book includes a quiz about Hawai'i and a pronunciation key of Hawaiian words and their meanings. Check the Bookshare collection for several more alphabet books about other states including B is for Buckeye.