Uncle Kawaiola's Dream: A Hawaiian Story

Uncle Kawaiola's Dream: A Hawaiian Story by Victor C. Pellegrino and illustrated by Linda Rowell Stevens. ISBN 13: 978-0-945045-08-3 © 2010, Maui arThoughts Company Book Description: hard cover, jacket, 8.5x11, full color, glossary, study guide, $18.95 Uncle Kawaiola's Dream: A Hawaiian Story is historical fiction. It is written in English with Hawaiian words, and includes an extensive two-page Hawaiian-English glossary. A useful study guide for teachers, students & parents is provided. This title is an excellent addition to Hawaiian and multi-culture library collections as well as school curricula that focus on Hawaiian history and agriculture. The illustrations are realistic portrayals of Hawaiian people and places. Uncle Kawaiola s Dream is Pellegrino s thirteenth book. Uncle Kawaiola's Dream: A Hawaiian Story is an `äina-based story that focuses on lo`i kalo restoration on Maui. Uncle Kawaiola tells his dream story to his niece Naupaka, and nephew Ho`äla. Based on his passion to restore his great grandfather Nahau's `äina, Uncle Kawaiola faces challenges that he overcomes based on Hawaiian cultural values of laulima and ohana. He teaches his niece and nephew that achieving a goal requires the help of one s family and community, and he learns from his mentor Kalima that taking small steps toward a goal is the way to reach it. The story is inspiring, healing, and grounding. It teaches the importance of lokahi and paepae that create good, strong principles. This story will help all readers reconnect with Hawai`i and Hawaiian culture. Although a children s story, Uncle Kawaiola's Dream can be enjoyed by young and old alike.