When I moved away for college I took my ʻukulele with me. Whenever I felt overwhelmed or sad I would pick it up and play and sing until I felt better. It became a lifeline, a tether, that kept me …
If You Were A Superhero in Hawai‘i (BeachHouse, 2012) is the latest keiki board book from popular local artist/illustrator Jon Murakami and BeachHouse Publishing.
Almost everyone has imagined what it might be like to be a superhero–what kind of super power you …
We here at Hawaii Book Blog LOVE the Geckos series of keiki board books. You need only read our previous reviews of Gecko books, Geckos Make a Rainbow and Geckos Up, Geckos Down, to see that we are consistently …
Congratulations to Maui author Lindy Shapiro, illustrator Kathleen Peterson and BeachHouse Publishing! Their keiki book Moon Mangoes won a silver medal in the 2011 Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards!
The Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards honors the year’s best children’s …
Moon Mangoes is a new kids book by first time Maui author, Lindy Shapiro. BeachHouse Publishing just released it for fall 2011 but it’s already a classic.
In the book, Mama and Anuenue are sitting on the lanai watching the …
You know how it is when something is bugging you, it haunts you wherever you go? Everything somehow reminds you of that thing? You notice things you never noticed before. Or when you’re on a diet and have a craving …
Alex and I are catching up on our keiki reviews and should have some novel reviews for you all coming up soon. I also have a bunch of ebooks to read and tell you all about as well.
Since the …
The latest board books to come from Beachhouse Publishing have got us here at HBB very excited for more… they just keep getting better and better!
Geckos Make a Rainbow is the fifth book in the popular gecko series by …
Don’t forget to stop by the bookstore during your holiday shopping. You’d be surprised at the gift opportunities you might find. I’m always amazed at the different books and related products that come out at the end of the year. One of …
It’s time…it’s time…it’s Book End Time! Welcome to this week’s Book End, highlighting the weekend’s literary and library events here in Hawaii.
Book Signings Galore
Wow! I haven’t seen this many book signings all in one weekend for a …
News Releases via BeachHouse Publishing
Lio the Carousel Horse
Illustrator Ruth Moen has teamed up with her sister, Carol Moen Wing, to create a new children’s book that introduces kids to Hawai‘i through a horse’s eyes—Lio the Carousel Horse—and introduces …
Moʻomanaʻo Moʻokalaleo Pūnaewele o Hawaiʻi
Moʻomanaʻo Moʻokalaleo Pūnaewele o Hawaiʻi
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