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by Gabrielle Ahulii (Author), Jing Jing Tsong (Illustrator)
Part of a new series called Hawaiian Legends for Little Ones, Maui Hooks the Islands introduces kids ages 2-5 to one of Hawaii's best-known legends about Maui the demigod who fished up the Hawaiian islands using a magic fishing hook.
In simple, poetic language, this origin story gives small kids a taste of Hawaii's rich history of storytelling.
Three other titles in the series are: Hina, Pele Finds a Home, Maui Slows the Sun, Hiiaka Battles the Wind, and Naupaka--all legends that will give kids a wider view of Hawaiian culture, history, and its natural world.
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Maui is a popular trickster demigod known throughout the Pacific whose many stories are full of adventure and mischief. Maui Hooks the Islands tells the story of how young Maui helped create the islands of Hawaii using his wits, strength, and a little bit of magic.
