Alphabet Hukilau in Hawaiʻi

Author: Vera Arita | Illustrator: Mariko Merritt | Hardcover

Join us at a hukilau in Hawaiʻi!

Let’s cast our net into the sea and watch what we catch—
instead of catching Butterflyfish or a Rainbow wrasse,
we catch the entire alphabet from A to Z!

It’s a fun way to learn the alphabet and a few facts about some of Hawaii’s colorful and amazing sea life. A photographic glossary of fish is included.

About the Author
Vera Arita, born and raised in Waipahu on the Island of Oahu, received a bachelor’s and master’s degree in education from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She has been a special education teacher for over thirty years and enjoys teaching young children the “FUNdamentals” of learning how to read.

About the Illustrator
Mariko Merritt was born and raised in Hawaii. Following a childhood filled with making art and going to the beach, she earned a degree in graphic design from Rhode Island School of Design. Mariko currently works in Honolulu as an independent graphic designer and artist. Alphabet Hukilau is her first children’s book.