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Three Little Hawaiian Pigs and the Magic Shark
Donivee Laird

Barnaby Books, 1990

This adaptation of The Three Little Pigs is set in Hawai'i. The Magic Shark (there are no wolves in Hawai'i) tries his wizardry but is foiled by the pigs and ends up in the local dump. For children 4 to 10 years old. Fully illustrated with a glossary of Hawaiian words.

Ula Li'I and the Magic Shark
Donivee Martin Laird

Barnaby Books, 1986

The Magic Shark from The Three Little Hawaiian Pigs and The Magic Shark is up to his old tricks in this adaptation of Little Red Riding Hood

Keaka and the Lilikoi Vine
Donivee Martin Laird

Barnaby Books, 1982

In this recreation of Jack and the Beanstalk Keaka trades his prized goat for magic liliko'i seeds.

Hau Kea & the Seven Menehune
Donivee Martin Laird

Barnaby Books, 1995

A wicked Hawaiian queen is jealous of beautiful Hau Kea in this rendition of Snow White .

Wili Wai Kula and the Three Mongooses
Donivee M. Laird

Barnaby Books, 1983

In a Hawai'i version of Goldilocks a pidgin-speaking mongoose family gets a surprise visit from a bold little blonde named Wili Wai Kula.

The Three Little Hawaiian Pigs and the Magic Shark

Barnaby Books, 1981

This happy Hawaiian story for children is fully illustrated, with a glossary of Hawaiian words. One little pua'a (pig) made a house of pili grass. One pig made a house of house of driftwood on the beach. But the third little pig made a house of lava rocks. Then, one day, while they were all surfing together ... what do you think happened?

The Fantastic Hawaiian Energy Adventure
Donivee Martin Laird, Carol Jossem

Barnaby Books, 1989

A magical journey around Hawaii on a giant bird allows Mr. Garcia's class to discover the danger of exhausting our fossil fuels and the importance of conserving energy.

Maui and His Magical Deeds (Maile Collection)

1 review
Kats Kajiyama

Barnaby Books, 2001

Absolutely Incredible Artistry
This childhood tale is magically woven from the ancient Hawaiian myth of Maui. The intricate paper cut-outs are exquisitely done and the message of the book is uplifiting and inspiring. Anyone, young or old, will appreciate the beauty of this book.