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Join the family, or ohana, as they farm taro for poi to prepare for a traditional luau celebration with a poetic text in the style of The House That Jack Built.
 
An American Library Association Notable Children’s Book

This is the land that's never been sold, where work the hands, so wise and old, that reach through the water, clear and cold, into the mud to pick the taro to make the poi for our ohana's luau.

Acclaimed illustrator and animator Kenard Pak's light-filled, dramatic illustrations pair exquisitely with Ilima Loomis' text to celebrate Hawaiian land and culture.

The backmatter includes a glossary of Hawaiian terms used, as well as an author's note.


A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year
A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year
A Bank Street Best Childrens Book of the Year!
A Booklist Editor's Choice

Ohana Means Family

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      Publisher: Holiday House Inc
      Publication Date: 04/02/2020
      ISBN13: 9780823443260, 978-0823443260
      ISBN10: 0823443264

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Join the family, or ohana, as they farm taro for poi to prepare for a traditional luau celebration with a poetic text in the style of The House That Jack Built.
       
      An American Library Association Notable Children’s Book

      This is the land that's never been sold, where work the hands, so wise and old, that reach through the water, clear and cold, into the mud to pick the taro to make the poi for our ohana's luau.

      Acclaimed illustrator and animator Kenard Pak's light-filled, dramatic illustrations pair exquisitely with Ilima Loomis' text to celebrate Hawaiian land and culture.

      The backmatter includes a glossary of Hawaiian terms used, as well as an author's note.


      A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year
      A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year
      A Bank Street Best Childrens Book of the Year!
      A Booklist Editor's Choice

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