Take a delightful and magical journey as Lani amd Maleko search for and find their ‘Ohana (family). While you travel along with them, discover some of Hawai’i's favorite local foods, too.
My Review:
I love children’s books that expose my little ones to different cultures. Finding Our ‘Ohana by Jerilyn Ito is a delightful story about two Hawaiian children who share a love and respect for family and food as they go on a magical adventure. The vivid, charming illustrations by Brooke Wilmeth captured my children’s imaginations as ordinary objects are magically transformed into the main characters’ favorite foods. You can almost smell the saimin (oriental noodle soup dish), liliko’I (passion fruit) and spam musubi (rice topped with spam and wrapped with roasted seaweed). As a home educating mom, I also appreciate the extra section for teacher’s ideas in the back of the book that offers fun learning activities and ideas for continuing the story. Overall, I really enjoy that this book celebrates the connection between good food and family! It was not only a hit with my children but I enjoyed reading it to them too
You are invited to visit the author’s website to purchase Finding Our ‘Ohana!
Giveaway
One lucky reader will receive a copy of Finding our ‘Ohana autographed by the author and a surprise goodie from Hawaii!
*I did not receive any financial compensation for this review, though I did review a sample of the product for evaluation purposes. This giveaway is not related to Facebook in any way. The opinions are based only on my experiences with the product.*
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I learned She is a graduate of Kailua High School, University of Hawai’i School of Nursing and has a Master’s degree in Organizational Change from Hawai’i Pacific University.
I liked the Teaching Activites section of the site.
Jerilyn Ito was raised in Kailua, Hawai’i. She is a graduate of Kailua High School, University of Hawai’i School of Nursing and has a Master’s degree in Organizational Change from Hawai’i Pacific University.
I love books about Hawaiian culture!! And, the fact that Spam is mentioned as a staple!! Awesome!! I can’t wait to read this book with my son!!
The author of this book was actually born, raised, and still lives in Hawaii!
I learned the author has a Master’s degree in Organizational Change
I liked that she lives in Kailua, I grew up near there!
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I learned that the author is a nurse.
Jerilyn Ito was raised in Kailua, Hawai’i. She is a graduate of Kailua High School, University of Hawai’i School of Nursing and has a Master’s degree in Organizational Change from Hawai’i Pacific University. This Hawai’i local girl currently resides in Honolulu, Hawai’i. She has two young children and continues with a career in Nursing
There is a section in the back for educational purposes; including teacher ideas, journal writing suggestions, comprehension and site mapping activities that can be done after reading the story. Since I am homeschooling this year for the first time, that would really, really come in handy!!
Jerilyn Ito was raised in Kailua, Hawai’i.
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i learned she has a career in nursing as well
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I found this interesting why can’t we all be this way?
Finding Our ‘Ohana is not just a story about Lani and Maleko finding a home and enjoying local food. This story creates discussion as to what or who makes a family. In Hawaii, we have many extensions to what is considered the typical family. One example is having a hanai family who takes us in during times of need, or who are there for us in addition to our own typical family.
I learned this is an effective and fun way to teach kids to appreciate what they have.
I learned that this is the author’s and the illustrator’s first book!
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I didn’t know Spam was so popular!
Learned that Jerilyn Ito was raised in Kailua, Hawai’i.
I learned the author has a career in nursing.
the author has a Master’s degree in Organizational Change
It’s her first book! Love the theme!
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She is going to have a second book out soon called Double Rainbow Island
I also would like to read Double Rainbow Island when it comes out!
Jerilyn is a graduate of Kailua High School, University of Hawai’i School of Nursing and has a Master’s degree in Organizational Change from Hawai’i Pacific University! Very impressive!
I learned they also have teacher activities on their site
I learned that the Finding Our ‘Ohana, LLC website will donate $1 from each book sold from its site to Hawaii Literacy. My husband grew up in Hawaii and is Polynesian but sadly does not share any of his history with our son. This book would be an excellent learning tool for my son. Thanks for the chance!
Jerilyn’s second story is Double Rainbow Island.
I learned that their is a second book coming out!
i like the teaching activities for teachers
I like that they learn about local food too. I’m from Hawaii and love that I can introduce my kids to the local food through a book!
born, raised, and still lives in Hawaii
I learned that Jerilyn Ito lives in Honolulu, Hawaii.
I would like to read her second story, “Double Rainbow Island” too!
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