12 Classic and New Books We Love for Read Across America Day
Happy birthday Dr. Theodor Seuss Geisel! In honor of his big day and Read Across America, we asked our team for their favorite kids books.
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New Hawaiʻi Childrens Book Turns Tasks Into Fun Math Lessons
The best math games and apps, according to math professors at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s CRDG. Plus, a peek at their new math book for kids.
We Tried It: Book Takeout at the Hawaiʻi State Public Library
Browsing is a little more difficult but finding the reads you want has never been easier.
Honolulu Designer Lan Chung Reads “An Awesome Book of Thanks”
The mom, designer and co-owner of Fighting Eel reads the fun book by Dallas Clayton.
Jasper Wong Reads “The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend”
The Honolulu artist and founder of Pow! Wow! Worldwide and his daughter read the Caldecott Award-winning children’s book.
Honolulu Author and Illustrator Lois Kim Reads “My Best Friend”
The mom, author and illustrator reads a book inspired by her own daughter, for HONOLULU Family's Virtual Storytime.
Honolulu Keiki Grace Monaco Reads “Oli Would Grow: And So Can You!”
The 9th grader at ‘Iolani School reads a local children’s book that she co-authored, for HONOLULU Family’s Virtual Storytime.
Good Reads: 9 New Books to Add to Your Keiki’s Bookshelf in Spring 2020
Aaron K. Yoshino (Editor's note: As families stay home during the coronavirus pandemic, many apps for reading have made themselves available for free. We recommend Epic! for electronic books and Audible for audio books. You also can find books on the Libby app, using your library…
Amanda and Chef Mark Noguchi, Owners of Hawai‘i’s Pili Group Read “Too Many Mangos”
The Noguchi family reads the local children’s book by Tammy Paikai, and illustrated by Don Robinson, for HONOLULU Family’s latest Virtual Storytime.
Hawai‘i News Now’s Steve Uyehara Reads “May I Please Have a Cookie?”
The Emmy award-winning anchor reads the children’s book by Jennifer E. Morris for HONOLULU Family’s Virtual Storytime.
Crystal Akana of HI93 and 94.7 KUMU Reads “Limu the Blue Turtle”
The Hawai‘i radio host reads the local children’s book by Kimo Armitage, and illustrated by Scott Kaneshiro, for HONOLULU Family’s Virtual Storytime.
Editorial Director Christi Young Reads “Betty Bunny Loves Easter”
The editorial director of HONOLULU Magazine, Frolic Hawai‘i and HONOLULU Family reads the holiday children’s book for the latest Virtual Storytime.
Editorial Director Christi Young Reads “Grandpa’s Mixed up Lū‘au”
The editorial director of HONOLULU Magazine, Frolic Hawai‘i and HONOLULU Family reads the local children’s book by Tammy Paikai.
102.7 Da Bomb’s Keola Reads “Good Night Hawai‘i”
Keola Lui-Kwan from “The Keola Show with Kimmie Caruba and Phat Joe” on 102.7 Da Bomb reads “Good Night Hawai‘i” by Adam Gamble.
The Snow Sisters From Storybook Entertainment Hawai‘i Read “How to Catch a Mermaid”
The Snow Sisters from Storybook Entertainment Hawai‘i read a mermaid tale from the bestselling “How to Catch” series by Adam Wallace and Andy Elkerton.
Crystal Montrone (Formerly Miss Hawaiʻi Crystal Lee) Reads “Barnyard Dance”
The former Miss Hawai‘i reads the fun rhyming and rhythmic children’s book by Sandra Boynton.
Hawai‘i Designer Jana Lam Reads “Where the Wild Things Are”
The local accessories designer reads “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak for HONOLULU Family’s latest Virtual Storytime.
Hawai‘i News Now’s Stephanie Lum Reads “Kai Gets the Point”
The local evening news anchor reads “Kai Gets the Point” by Gail Omoto for HONOLULU Family’s latest Virtual Storytime.
Hawai‘i News Now’s Mahealani Richardson Reads “Tickle Monster”
The local evening news anchor Mahealani Richardson and her son Sky (and their dog Stash) read “Tickle Monster” by Josie Bissett.
30 Hawai‘i Keiki Books to Add To Your Library
Photos: Karen DB Photography, Aaron K. Yoshino and David Croxford They never need batteries, charging or lose their visibility in the glare of the sun. Books are the ultimate portable entertainment, at least that’s what I tell my kids. I…
We Tried It: "Keiki in the Kitchen with Mika the Sous Chef"
An adorable puppy teams up with Hawaiʻi's top chefs to create a new cookbook.
Good Reads: 7 New Books to Add to Your Library in Winter 2019
Ava, 4 Who Is Afraid of Little Wolf? by Yayo Kawamura Photos: Aaron K. Yoshino As told to her mom: “The animals are afraid of the little wolf, but the little bee helps them to all be friends. My favorite part is…
Good Reads: Books That Inspire Kids to be Helpful and Kind
These fun stories teach keiki lessons in kindness, resourcefulness and how to help others.
Good Reads: 7 New Books to Read in Fall 2019
Kiri, 4 Thunder Trucks by Cheryl Klein and Katy Beebe Photos: Aaron K. Yoshino “This book is about construction trucks making storms with thunder, lightning and rain. It’s my favorite book because it is cool! I have a lot of…
