Books with author Jacqueline Krafft

Inspired by the legendary Hawai`ian snow goddess Poli`ahu, the fiery volcano goddess Pele, and the breadfruits, `ulu, that have always played a key role in Polynesian daily living, this is a story of friendship, compassion, and an uncommon display of appreciation for the power that renews and creates the land, sustaining life for generations.Poli`ahu and Pele, celebrated archrivals over hundreds of years, have become best friends and work harmoniously to protect and bring prosperity to their beloved people of Hawai`i. This spectacular story was born from a pleasant afternoons dream while visiting the Huallai region of the Big Island, Hawai`i. It is beautifully illustrated in full color to enhance the readers imagination.An audio book version of this story is created specifically to complement the printed book and promote the Hawaiian tradition of storytelling. Wonderfully narrated by Teri Manawale`a Corpuz, the audio book reminds us of those breezy summer evenings under the starry night sky, when we gathered at the knees of our mothers and grandmothers to hear mystical stories of a far away land.

Inspired by the legendary Hawai`ian snow goddess Poli`ahu, the fiery volcano goddess Pele, and the breadfruits, `ulu, that have always played a key role in Polynesian daily living, this is a story of friendship, compassion, and an uncommon display of appreciation for the power that renews and creates the land, sustaining life for generations. Poli`ahu and Pele, celebrated archrivals over hundreds of years, have become best friends and work harmoniously to protect and bring prosperity to their beloved people of Hawai`i. This spectacular story was born from a pleasant afternoon’s dream while visiting the Hualālai region of the Big Island, Hawai`i. It is beautifully illustrated in full color to enhance the reader’s imagination. An audio book version of this story is created specifically to complement the printed book and promote the Hawaiˋian tradition of storytelling. Wonderfully narrated by Teri Manawale`a Corpuz, the audio book reminds us of those breezy summer evenings under the starry night sky, when we gathered at the knees of our mothers and grandmothers to hear mystical stories of a far away land.

Are you following your own North Star? Do you remember the dreams you held in your heart as a child? Each of us holds our childhood dreams in our hearts, then nurtures and cherishes them throughout our lives. Those dreams guide us to set our life's goals and help us to achieve them. And when we feel lost, we look toward the North Star and try to find our way back to our hearts. Our own North Star is always there to guide us back home! Our children's precious dreams are in their hearts, and each child's own North Star guides him or her to follow his or her dreams and to be an important part of this world. With support and encouragement from parents, families, friends and teachers, our children learn and grow to follow their hearts to become the people they want to be, attaining the high potential each child brings to this world. This short story is about holding your childhood dreams in your heart and following them in your life to become the person you always dreamed to be, with the help and gentle guidance from your own North Star. Dream your dreams!