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Name: Aloha Everything
Author: George, Kaylin Melia
ISBN: [978-1-63655-112-8,1-63655-112-2]

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Aloha Everything

Author: George, Kaylin Melia

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Follett Number: 2852EE0
Audience: Lower Elementary
Publisher: Red Comet Press, 2024
Format: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 x 29 cm
ISBN-13: 978-1-63655-112-8
ISBN-10: 1-63655-112-2
LCCN: 2023-945596
Dewey: -E-
Classifications: Fiction; Easy

Subjects:

Dance Fiction

Folklore Hawaii

Hawaii History Fiction

Picture Books

Stories in Rhyme

"When Ano, a courageous young girl, begins to dance the hula--a storytelling dance form that carries the knowledge, history and folklore of the Hawaiian people, she comes to understand the true meaning of aloha"--Provided by publisher.

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Winner of the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature An ALA Notable Children's Book ? "A stunning tribute to Hawaiian culture and identity."-starred review, Kirkus New York Public Library Top Ten Best Kid's Book of 2024 A Center for the Study of Multicultural Literature Best Book of 2024 A 2025 Notable Book for a Global Society - International Literacy Association Aloha Everything is a magical story that will take you on a thrilling journey through the breathtaking islands of Hawai?i! In this exciting adventure, you'll encounter mighty canoes crashing over ocean waves, regal hawks soaring high above the clouds, and brilliant lizards jumping nimbly through forest trees! Most importantly, you'll meet a courageous young girl named Ano who learns, grows, and comes to love her island home with all her heart. Since the day that Ano was born, her heart has been connected to her home. But, this adventurous child has a lot to learn! When Ano begins to dance hula -- a storytelling dance form that carries the knowledge, history, and folklore of the Hawaiian people -- Ano comes to understand the true meaning of aloha. Aloha Everything is both a captivating read and a fantastic educational resource for learning about Hawaiian history, ecology, and culture. With breathtaking hand-painted illustrations and beautiful rhyming poetry that will lull little ones into brilliant dreams of vibrant adventure, this book is sure to capture the hearts of both children and parents alike. The beautiful poetry--weaving its way through every page--artfully blends 25 Hawaiian words into the English prose and provides a thoughtful exploration of the meaning of aloha in relation to the land, the people, and the lore. There is also a pronunciation guide and glossary providing additional information for those looking to learn more about the rich language and culture of Hawai'i.

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