Hawaii Books for Children's Book Week
Once again we are celebrating Children's Book Week with a great list of books! Just as we adults have fun poring over travel guides (like TheInsiderTravelGuides.com!) in advance of a trip, children enjoy reading about their vacation locations, 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.
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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