From the Publisher:
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.
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.
My Thoughts:
I came across this book on an AAPI month post about books to read. This is a lush picture book/long poem about a girl, Ano and what she learns about her identity, her culture and the deep sense of aloha through her study of hula.
The illustrations are just layered and packed with flora, fauna, and action. It is very colorful and appealing. In truth, however, I actually sat on the waiting list for the audiobook first not realizing that this was a picture book. When I finally got it from my local library, I thought it was a mistake that the book was 8 minutes long. However, once I started, the narrator, Barrie Kealoha, as well as the background music was very appealing. However, if this is how you access the book, make sure to get the book so that you do not miss out on the artwork. The best way is to have the book read for you while you read along. That way you have the background music to add to the illustrations. That is what we call "nahenahe" in Hawaiian.
Publication Information:
Author: Kaylin Melia George
Illustrator: Mae Waite
Narrator: Barrie Kealoha
Publisher: Red Comet Press (April 23, 2024)
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