The Bravest ‘Opihi - How Two of Hawai‘i’s Smallest Sea Creatures Saved the Day

A young girl and her brother venture out too far into the deep ocean. Suddenly a giant eel, the Great Puhi, grabs her brother and pulls him under. Frantic, Nani, his sister, turns to the sea creatures for help. But every animal she asks shakes their head no and says they cannot help. Losing all hope, Nani then discovers that it’s the smallest of all the sea creatures who, without hesitation, comes to the rescue.

• For ages 5 and up
• An exciting tale full of adventure and suspense.
• Children will learn that even the smallest can be the bravest
• Beautifully illustrated
• Written by well-known fiction writer and poet Juliet S. Kono, based on the song ‘Opae E