Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 5, Number 1, 1 January 1988 — Keiki Fun Book is New Way to Learn [ARTICLE]

Keiki Fun Book is New Way to Learn

A new Keiki Hula Kids Fun Book offers kamaaina and malihini youngsters a new fun wav to learn about Hawaii and Hawaiian words, culture and song. This coloring and activity book is designed to inform and educate as mueh as entertain. It is filled with a variety of specially created activities that the youngand young at heart will enjoy.

It is written and illustrated by Sharon Ann Silva, graphic artist, illustrator, typesetter, publications editor and related fields. She is the wife of Wendell P. K. Silva, executive director of the Kalihi-Palama Culture and Arts Society and an entertainer steeped in things Hawaiian. The book is dedicated to their two young sons, Jason Kalanikapuaenui and Mark Kanaialii. In the book, keikis are given the challenge of cracking secret codes, the adventure of searching for a magic nose flute, the excitement of solving picture clues and mueh more.

Leam about Hawaiian instruments, where they eame from and how they are used in this easy to leam book. These instruments are simply described and identified by their Hawaiian names. As the title points out, it is a fun book whieh makes it easy in a new way to follow directions, practice reading skills, do problem solving, acquire a new vocabulary and recognizing numbers. Those interested in finding out more about the book or obtaining a copy may eall the KPCAS office at 5216905.