Holu the He’e Stands Up! Product Description:
Holu is a shy he’e (octopus) living happily with his friends at the bottom of the ocean. One day however, Holu’s life changes with the arrival of Big Fish, a large and pushy ulua (amber jack) who begins to bully Holu and makes his life miserable. Holu is devastated and his friends are hesitant to help until wise Tutu Kane (grandfather) sets them all on the right path for dealing with bullies. In a dramatic way, Holu and his friends learn important life lessons.
Holu the He’e Stands Up! Is the fifth book in a series featuring Kai the ‘Opihi and his friends. Each book focuses on marine creatures who confront challenges that are common to children and families. All the stories highlight the importance and power of intergenerational relationships. Each book includes a CD of the text and a brief guide to help caregivers maximize the teaching opportunities the stories offer. | Page Count |
38 pages |
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| Publisher |
Partners in Development Foundation Printed in Korea |
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| Publish Date |
February 2014 |
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| Dimensions |
9.25” x 12.25” x 0.50” |
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| Author |
Gail Omoto, Jan and Judy Dill, illustrated by Garrett Omoto |
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| About the Author |
Gail and Garrett Omoto live in Honolulu with their two daughters, Jessi and Kaci. Gail Omoto has an MA degree in early childhood education and is the director of research, evaluation and development of the Tutu and Me Traveling Preschool Program. |
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| About the Second Author |
Judy Dill is a mathematics educator and highly regarded teacher of statistics in Hawaii’s schools. |
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| About the Third Author |
Jan Dill is the founder and president of Partners in Development Foundation, a not-for-profit organization committed to working with the children and families of Hawaii. Jan and Judy have five grown children and thirteen mo’opuna (grandchildren). |
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| About the Fourth Author |
Garrett Omoto attended the University of Hawai`i at Manoa, where he graduated with a BA degree in art. Garrett worked at several animation studios in California before returning to Hawai`i and is currently an art teacher at Hawai`i Baptist Academy. |
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| Binding |
Hardcover |
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| ISBN 13 |
9781933835297 |
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