Ohana Means Family

Audiobook review This was a cute, quick listen. It was very descriptive, even including a history lesson at the end. It would be great to listen along while you read the book. I liked that there was music playing because that really made me feel like I was in Hawaii. The narrators; Lois Leinani Whitn......more

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers. ***AUDIO BOOK VERSION*** Ohana Means Family is a beautiful audio book story vert much in the style of The House That Jack Built but as a hawaiian version of making poi for a luau i......more

"This is the land that's never been sold, where work the hands, so wise and old, that reach through the water, clear and cold, into the mud to pick the taro to make the poi for our ohana's luau." A lovely poem in the style of The House That Jack Built that tells the story of preparing taro to make po......more

Set to a poetic style like "The House the Jack Built", join your Ohana (Family) as they prepare for the Luau. #OwnVoices Hawaiian author Ilima Loomis and illustrated by Kenard Pak (Dreamworks Animator) showcase Polynesian culture in a lush watercolor/pastel and ink artwork.......more

Simple story of a family kalo (taro plant) picked as a family plans a lūʻau. The art is reminiscent of travel brochures from the 50's - impressionistic and beautiful.......more