AVAILABLE AUGUST 1, 2026

From the moment he falls from an i‘iwi bird’s beak, Little Seed embarks on a big adventure through Hawai‘i’s lush landscapes and wonders what he will be when he grows up. Will he become a tropical fruit tree in a sweet-smelling grove? A tall palm tree by the beach? Or a mighty banyan tree stretching across the earth? From ocean waves to the highest pali, Little Seed learns that the path to becoming something special is full of surprises. As a storms passes and a rainbow appears, Little Seed discovers the beauty of growth and change.

Join Little Seed on a journey of discovery, wonder, and transformation in this beautifully illustrated story of nature, adventure, and self-discovery.

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Note: If you order other books with your pre-order of “Aloha Kakahiaka Little Seed”, all books will be shipped together in August 2026 when “Aloha Kakahiaka Little Seed” becomes available.  If you would like to receive the other books as soon as possible, please submit a separate order for those books.

Similar to Hawaii This & That with facts and figures about the Big Island, short historical biographies of leading figures, a timeline, and more.

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Pūpū Hinuhinu is a beloved lullaby written in 1950 by revered musician, hula dancer, and cultural practitioner, Winona Beamer. Since then, it has been sung by generations of mothers as a lullaby, and has been the first hula taught to generations of hula dancers. The lyrics pay homage to the leho, the cowry, and its shiny shell and are simple enough for pre-schoolers to memorize and perform.

Pūpū Hinuhinu is the perfect bedtime book to lull your little ones to sleep and will continue to be a classic, treasured lullaby for generations to come.

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On Location in Hawai‘i is the ultimate guide to the Islands’ most unforgettable movie and television filming sites. Organized by Island, this one-of-a-kind guide takes readers straight to the real places where Hollywood met Hawai‘i—from dramatic coastlines to lush valleys—revealing exactly where iconic scenes were brought to life.

Whether you’re a movie buff, a TV fan, or a traveler eager to explore the Islands in a whole new way, this book is your passport to Hawai‘i’s real-life film sets.

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Wild roosters are ubiquitous across the Hawaiian Islands, most notably on the island of Kaua‘i where they seem to roam everywhere from parking lots to backyards to beaches and everywhere in between.

This engaging and funny board book counts down from five to one as roosters are shooed away only to come back again.

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A Pocket Guide to Hawai‘i’s Tide Pools and Reefs introduces you to the variety of species found within the island chain’s rocky shores. From an array of colorful seaweeds and corals to the delicate forms of sponges, jellyfish, and anemones, Hawai‘i’s tide pools are a treasure trove of life. Search for shells and sea stars and watch hermit crabs and the fish that dart in and out of the pools—each creature playing a vital role in this delicate marine world.

Today, many places in Hawai‘i are known by their English nickname, usually given in modern times and often based on what was built there or what the place was known for. These names don’t tell the full story or history of the place. The original Hawaiian name for places before western contact were so named after deep thought about the landscape, observation of the weather and natural phenomena, and consideration of the stories told about the area.

Lizards, Giants, and Gods shares the original Hawaiian name for well-known places across the islands and the stories behind them. Not only will kids be fascinated by the natural connection between the name and the place, but the stories and phenomenal illustrations by local artist Kelsie Dayna will help them remember the names for the next generation, and give them a better appreciation and understanding of the islands.

The author, a French resident born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, became fascinated by the life of Father Charles Pouzot, or “Karolo” as the locals called him, the French founder in the 1860’s of St. Joseph church, a familiar landmark in Hilo.

This unexpected connection drew her to research his story, most of it found in the trove of his official correspondence and contemporary photographs kept in his Order’s archives in the Catholic capital, Rome. Poring through sometimes nearly indecipherable letters and meticulously translating them, she has given us additional glimpses into the people and places of old Hilo.

Hawaiian and English were the languages used in the little town, whereas Father Charles only knew French and ecclesiastical Latin. The New England Protestant missionaries had begun their work in earnest and for all intents and purposes held many inhabitants in their sway. But not to be deterred, Father Charles learned the local languages and soon convinced many Hiloans to join his fledgling parish, among them those who enjoyed smoking tobacco, intolerable for the Protestant authorities. By the time Karolo celebrated his Jubilee in 1893, his life-long selfless efforts were acclaimed by all who knew him.