Children's
Books About Hawaii
Planning a
trip to Hawaii with a child? Just as you
are probably having fun poring over
travel guides (like The Aloha Insider!) in
advance of your trip, your child will
enjoy reading about his/her vacation
location, too. The list of recommended
books below include everything from ABCs
to popular chapter book series.
 A
is for Aloha: A Hawaii Alphabet
written by U'ilani Goldsberry,
illustrated by Tammy Yee
One in a series of alphabet books that
not only teach letters, but facts,
culture and history about each of the 50
states.Cleverly written; beautifully
illustrated.
 Aloha,
Scooby-Doo!
written by Jesse Leon McCann;
illustrated by Duendes del Sur
Scooby Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang are
in Hawaii for a surfing contest when the
appearance of the scary tiki monsters
threatens to cancel the whole thing.
 The
Black Pearl Mystery (The Boxcar Children
Series), Vol. 64
written by Gertrude Chandler Warner;
illustrated by Charles Tang
Fans of the Aldens will enjoy reading
about their trip to Hawaii and their
investigations surrounding the legend of
mysterious legend of the black pearl.
 High
Tide in Hawaii (Magic Tree House Series
#28)
written by
Mary Pope Osborne; illustrated
by Salvatore Murdocca
Jack and Annie travel in their Magic Tree
House back to a Hawaiian island of long
ago where they make friends, learn how to
surf, and encounter a tsunami.
 Junie
B., First Grader: Aloha-Ha-Ha!
written by Barbara Park;
illustrated by Denise Brunkus
Enjoy the antics of Junie B. as she
attempts to photograph her Hawaiian
vacation for a school project.
 Last
Princess: The Story of Princess Ka'iulani
of Hawai'i
written by Fay Stanley; illustrated
by Diane Stanley
Readers are transported into the world of
Princess Ka'iulani of Hawaii, who was
born to great rejoicing by the Hawaiian
people, and who expected to one day
become queen, only to have the haoles
(foreigners) threaten her family's right
to rule while she was studying at a
school in Britain. The full-page
paintings are stunning, reflecting the
beauty of the islands and its people.
Includes notes on the Hawaiian language
and an extensive bibliography.
 Lilo
& Stitch: Junior Novelization
by Kiki Thorpe, Walt Disney
Enterprises, Random House Disney
The book form of the movie about a
Hawaiian girl and her other-worldly
friend.
 Pele
and the Rivers of Fire
Written and illustrated by Michael
Nordenstrom
A picture book explaining the legend of
how the volcano goddess Pele created the
Hawaiian islands.
 Sand
to Sea: Marine Life of Hawaii
written by Stephanie Feeney and Ann
Fielding
Full color photographs and well-written
(but basic) text introduce the animal and
plant life found on beaches, in tide
pools, on reefs, and in shallow and deep
ocean waters of Hawaii. Includes many of
the Hawaiian names (including the
humuhumunukunukuapua’a, the state
fish).
 The
Volcano Goddess Will See You Now (Zack
Files Series #9)
Written by Dan Greenburg; illustrated
by Jack E. Davis
Wild adventures follow 10-year old Zack
everywhere, so it is hardly surprising
that even a trip to the paradise of
Hawaii includes an encounter with an
angry volcano goddess.
 Voyage
to The Volcano (Magic School Bus Chapter
Books Series #15)
written by Judith Stamper and Joanna
Cole; illustrated by John Speirs
This field trip takes Ms. Frizzle’s
class to Hawaii where they wade through
lava and see a volcano literally blow its
top.
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