OK. This one is not about the Appalachian Trail. Plus, it is not an adult book. It is, however, an Interlibrary Loan book! I requested this book for a Hawaiian themed storytime I was presenting to families with young children during the summer at my library.
Interlibrary Loan Information
Interlibrary Loan Information
Book: Hula Lullaby written and illus. by Erin Eitter Kono
Where Did It Come From: Irving Public Library System - Valley Ranch Branch. Irving, TX.
Condition: Well read, but in otherwise good condition. Great for storytime use. Sorry, there is no picture of this ILL book. Summer is a crazy season for me!
Book Review
This books is a simple lullaby that has Hawaiian words, such as keiki (child), and ipu (short for ipu heke, a percussion instrument ) weaved into the lyric. The story is about snuggling close and looking, listening, and feeling to the sights, sounds, and atmosphere of hula dancers, drummers singing, waves crashing and breezes blowing. The illustrations are full of dark yet bright colors and beautifully show the natural surroundings and the people in Hawai'i. This lullaby works great for all ages. If you have little drums or percussion instruments, let the children play with them softly while you read the book. Egg shakers or maracas could work too.
Bibliographic Information
Kono, Erin Eitter. 2005. Hula Lullaby. Illus. by Karen Eitter Kono. New York: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. ISBN: 97803167359199780811735308.
Addition Information
Hula Preservation Society - Ipu
Recommended Websites
Hula Preservation Society - Ipu
Would I Buy It?
Yes. If I could find a copy and it was in good condition I would have this book for my programs. The diversity is great and the potential for music totally adds to it.
Yes. If I could find a copy and it was in good condition I would have this book for my programs. The diversity is great and the potential for music totally adds to it.
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| Book cover image from www.goodreads.com, 2014 |
