by Leonard Villanueva

A pig shows off his sweet potato to the forest animals of Hawai‘i.

Themes: Sharing, friendship, bragging

Local Crop: Sweet potato (‘Uala)

by Pua Aquino

Learn how an ‘ohana grows, harvests, and prepares their kalo to eat.

Themes: Plant growth, food preparation, family farming

Local Crop: Taro (kalo)

by Grace Lin

A young girl learns to appreciate her family's garden of Chinese vegetables after her mother prepares a special family dish.

Themes: Cultural differences, family traditions

Local Crop: Asian greens

by Jocelyn Calma

Malia’s obsession with eating poi creates a stir in her community. 

Themes: Picky eating

Local Crop: Taro (Kalo)

by Austin Weaver

A young boy befriends a coconut, who journeys across the ocean to find his purpose in the world.

Themes: Friendship

Local Crop: Coconut (Niu)

by Tammy Paikai

Kama and Nani visit their neighbors to share the bounty of mangos from their grandfather’s tree.

Themes: Sharing, Neighbors, Different tastes

Local Crop: Mango

by Pearl Maxner

A young girl takes readers on a tour of her family's farm in Hawai‘i, showing how they grow crops and enjoy the land during each month of the year.

Themes: Seasons, farming

Crops: Avocado, macadamia nuts, citrus

by Catherine Toth Fox

Kai explores a vibrant farmers market in Hawai‘i, learning about local produce and the people who grow and sell it.

Themes: Farm to table, food business

by Lauren Child

Charlie's little sister Lola refuses to eat tomatoes, but he devises a clever way to encourage her.

Themes: Picky eating, siblings

Local Crop: Tomato