Kahalaopuna (Keiki Book Review)

by Alex on September 29, 2012
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This review is part of our ‘Book Fair and Blog-a-Thon Benefit‘ for First Book-Oahu. Six keiki books in six hours!

James Rumford is one of the classic names in Hawaii illustration. Both an exceptional author and illustrator, …

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10 Favorite Hawaii Children’s Books

by Misty on May 20, 2010
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10 Favorite Hawaii Children’s Books

There haven’t been too many keiki books released so far this year, but to close out our celebration of Children’s Book Week we put together a short list of personal local favorites. No review or …

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Library Tour: Kahuku Library

by Misty on September 21, 2009
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“Are we there yet?”… “no”…”are we there now?”…”no”…”we’ve gotta be close!”…”nope”.

That’s pretty much how the conversation went as we drove from town to Kahuku Public library last Tuesday night after work. Alex was driving per usual, and I was …

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Rec-fest Book 8/8: The Little Lima Bean

by Alex on August 8, 2009
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This is it!   As we are actually ahead of schedule I will be posting our final entry a little early, since we are slowly wrapping things up here.  Phew!  We accomplished our goal of doing 8 keiki book reviews, all …

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Rec-fest Book 5/8: Dog-of-the-Sea-Waves

by Alex on August 8, 2009
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posted by M.L. Sanico

James Rumford was just here signing books and drawing flowers with the kids (I even drew a flower, it’s a brown plumeria and not nearly as nice as the flowers he draws). He’s promoting his book …

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Rec-fest Book 4/8: Wordsworth Dances the Waltz

by Alex on August 8, 2009
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We are halfway through our book recommendation marathon and we are trying our best to keep up!  Things have settled down a little as Clifford the Big Red Dog and the keiki song and reading is finished.  For the past …

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8/8 Author Signing & HBB Rec-fest!

by Misty on August 3, 2009
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How can you help promote literacy on Oahu? Come to Barnes & Noble Kahala 8/7-8/9 and mention “First Book-Oahu” with any purchase! And you can spread the word!First Book-Oahu’s Book Fair Fundraiser weekend is coming up soon! HBB will …

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Read to Me International… 2009 Events!

by Misty on April 17, 2009
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“Read To Me” Hawaii is hosting a wine, pupu and silent auction event on May 2 to raise funds and promote literacy in the islands. The theme is Moonlight Magic and tickets are available by calling (808) 955-7600. Event will …

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