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13 Enchanting Kids' Books About Hawaii

Hawaii is a popular vacation destination for families because this group of islands offers something for children of all ages. The mountain ranges that serve as backdrops against crystal blue water look like paintings. By reading children's books about Hawaii, they will learn how these islands originally came to be in additional to the rich history, food, celebrations, and landscape that define this incredible state. There are so many natural wonders to explore and history to read about all of these stories about the remote group of islands that together are identified as the singular state .


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Froggy Goes to Hawaii

Fun-loving Froggy goes on an epic adventure to Hawaii where he is eager to participate in all sorts of outdoor activities. Like all of Froggy's other escapades, this trip is full of funny mishaps. From learning to surf to doing the hula, he manages to get into plenty of sticky situations.

Children's Books About the Hawaiian Islands

After a child's first airplane ride across the Pacific Ocean, they will arrive at one of the most beautiful destinations in the world.There is so much to see that many people return for multiple visits, each time discovering new parts of the islands to explore by boat. Reading stories about Hawaii is a fantastic way to get ready for an upcoming trip or relive recent adventures.  Little ones can still go deep sea diving and swim with the turtles, hop onto surfboards and ride the magnificent waves, explore the dark, enchanting caves, view the powerful volcanoes in the distance, and practice the rich dialect. 

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Nonfiction Hawaii Books For Kids

Kids will be fascinated to learn that there are more than one hundred islands that make up the state. These stories take readers on a journey into the lives of the populated islands by providing an overview of the culture, natural habitation and other facts about Hawaii. Even if a trip is not in the budget, kids can still get a taste of this tropical mecca and learn all the Hawaiian dialect by reading the best children's books about what life is really like for  people who live in Hawaii. The illustrations give readers a glimpse at the topography and landscape of one of the most beautiful places on the planet. 

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A is for Aloha

The author, a native of Maui, gives readers an in-depth lesson about the meaning of Aloha and a long list of additional expressions that have deep cultural roots. Illustrations of the lush landscape accompany an introduction to terms that convey a wide array emotion and expression. The book is packed with lots of facts about the history, culture, and lives of people who have grown up on the islands.



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High Tide in Hawaii

The immensely popular Magic Tree House book series feature a dynamic duo, Jack and Annie, who time travel to distant places. In this exciting adventure, the two travel back in time where they hone their surfing skills and enjoy lots of fun in the sun. Before long, some unexplainable events occur that threaten the island. Jack and Annie use their problem-solving skills and determine that a massive tidal wave is heading their way. Jumping into action, they quickly put together a plan to save the island and preserve the lives of everyone who lives there.



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Ohana Means Family

A lyrical story that captures the essence of family. This is a story for both young and old, with lots of layers to unpack in the meaningful prose. Kids will learn about all the steps to make poi, a popular Polynesian food paste made from taro root. Spare words set against the lush landscape invite young children to use their imaginations and embellish upon the story.



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Ocean's World

Two brothers are on a quest to find the perfect seashell for their mother. They live on the island of Maui where there is so much adventure awaiting. The brothers meet a lot of ocean friends, like sea turtles and dolphins, as they search the ocean floor for the special shell. Cute illustrations and lots of fun facts about marine life will keep little ones engaged for many readings.



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Punky Aloha

An inspiring story for every child who has ever felt shy or insecure about meeting new people. Punky is a bright little girl who happens to have a hard time making new friends. One day, her grandmother forces her outside of her comfort zone by sending her to the store. Punky has to dig deep and put on a brave face. She heads out by herself and learns to say "aloha" to everyone she meets. Punky is rewarded by lots of kindhearted people who make her first journey alone a positive experience.



 

Hi'iaka and Pana'ewa

Hi'iaka and Pana'ewa

A colorful graphic novel about a brave warrior fighting evil in the Hawaiian forests. Hi'iaka wants people to feel safe exploring the beautiful, lush land but a nasty lizard and his army are creating havoc. An action-packed story with incredible graphics depicting the topography and wildlife.



 

the hawaiian heist

The Hawaiian Heist

A short chapter book packed with illustrations is just right for readers graduating from picture books. In this exciting story, Geronimo Stilton, detective extraordinaire, is out to find a thief. An expensive gold necklace, crafted by goldsmith for a Hollywood actress, goes missing. It's up to Geronimo to follow the clues and track down the person responsible for stealing the valuable piece of jewelry. Set on the big island with pictures of the beautiful landscape add extra tropical fun to this fast-paced story.



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H is for Hawaii

An inspired alphabet book that covers a broad spectrum of island terms, activities, food, animals, plants, and other things found in this tropical paradise. Large, colorful board pages with bold illustrations of surfers, pineapples, turtles, coconuts, and banyan trees. Toddlers will be all ready for their first trip after reading about all things A to Z.



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Junie B. Jones: Aloha- ha-ha!

Junie B. Jones is going on the trip of a lifetime with her family and she wants to photograph every single spectacular moment. She takes her camera with her but soon finds there are many events she would rather forget. The spunky first grader finds herself entangled with a parrot and experiences a disastrous episode with an inner tube. Kids will laugh out loud throughout this easy-reader chapter book about a vacation that goes wrong.



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Hawaii Sea Turtle Rescue

An exciting graphic novel that takes readers into the depths of the Pacific Ocean to rescue the endangered sea turtles. When Fabien arrives in Maui for what is supposed to be a relaxing vacation, he is quickly wrapped up in a mission to save turtles who are trapped in nets. While on his deep sea mission, Fabien meets up with sharks, whales, seals, and dolphins who are curious about his presence deep down in the ocean. Readers will learn a lot about marine life and all the ways humans can reduce waste that ends up in the water.



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Aloha, Hawaii!

A vibrant baby board book is the perfect introduction to the gorgeous islands. Little readers will learn about the native animals, volcanoes, plants, food, and expressions. Simple, colorful, and engaging book for budding travelers.



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Good Night Hawaii

Toddlers will be lulled into a tropical dreamland after listening to this bedtime story. The beautiful pictures of coral reefs deep down in the ocean conjure will mesmerize little ones. Kids will love exploring the sandy beaches and imagine tasting the local food. This sturdy board book is great for new parents who want to introduce babies to one of the most beautiful places in the world.

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