This is a charming Hawaiian counting book in rhyme. Learn how to count from one to ten in Hawaiian while learning some of the Hawaiian language. Follow the adventures of these merry Menehunes, the mythical little people of Old Hawaii, as they watch for whales, pick mangoes, make poi, run along the shore and into the deep forest. Wonderfully authentic pen and ink illustrations, pronunciation guide.
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Demming Forsythe is a world traveler and dedicated scuba diver who moved to Maui in 1983, married a Hawaiian, and decided to stay forever on her beloved adopted island with her husband and two children. She resides in Lahaina, Maui.
Let the legendary ‘Little People’ teach your keiki how to count. (Tropicislemusic.com)
Known Sequence: Learning Through Familiar Themes. The repetition improves children’s vocabulary, sequencing, and memory skills (Galludet University)
Teacher's tool. The classic cadence of the "Ten Little Indians" is easy for them to follow, and the Hawaiian version just makes it fun (and educational) (Amazon.Com)
I was delighted that I was able to pronounce the Hawaiian numbers for my son with the aid of the pronunciation guide. (Customer amazon.com)
A fanciful tale combining Hawaiian folklore with educational fun for all readers. (Melissa Steed, Librarian, Doris Todd Memorial Christian School, Paia, Hawaii)
The repetition improves children's vocabulary, sequencing, and memory skills...known sequence: learning through familiar themes. (Galludet University)
delighted I was able to pronounce the Hawaiian numbers for my son... pronunciation guide is a tool he'll be able to use later on. (facultyoflanguages.com)
Teacher's tool! Rave reviews from the kids. The classic cadence of the "Ten Little Indians" is easy for them to follow... fun and educational. (facultyofvisualarts.com)
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. A counting rhyme featuring menehunes, the mischievous mythical little people of old Hawaii. Binding firm, interior clean and unmarked. DJ shiny, spine lightly sunned. First Edition. Seller Inventory # CORV-BBP-10285
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