By Molly Noelaniokekai Mamaril (author) and Lily Māhealani Mitchell (illustrator) | Paperback
Lehua and the Loʻi is a vibrant story about a young Native Hawaiian girl who discovers her love for farming through growing kalo, a traditional Polynesian staple crop. After a class visit to Waipā on the Hawaiian island of Kauaʻi, Lehua cultivates a lifelong connection to the land and to serving her home community. As she grows up, she experiences how hard work, caring for others, and aloha ʻāina (love of land) can create a life of purpose as both a mahiʻai (farmer) and a leader.
The story introduces readers to ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language), the reciprocal relationship between people and place, and the importance of supporting local agriculture and food systems. Through colorful illustrations and a heart-based narrative, young learners will better understand where food comes from and how they can use their own gifts to care for the Earth. Lehua and the Loʻi is recommended for keiki ages 5-12.
By Molly Noelaniokekai Mamaril (author) and Lily Māhealani Mitchell (illustrator) | Paperback
Lehua and the Loʻi is a vibrant story about a young Native Hawaiian girl who discovers her love for farming through growing kalo, a traditional Polynesian staple crop. After a class visit to Waipā on the Hawaiian island of Kauaʻi, Lehua cultivates a lifelong connection to the land and to serving her home community. As she grows up, she experiences how hard work, caring for others, and aloha ʻāina (love of land) can create a life of purpose as both a mahiʻai (farmer) and a leader.
The story introduces readers to ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language), the reciprocal relationship between people and place, and the importance of supporting local agriculture and food systems. Through colorful illustrations and a heart-based narrative, young learners will better understand where food comes from and how they can use their own gifts to care for the Earth. Lehua and the Loʻi is recommended for keiki ages 5-12.
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