A is for Aloha

by Stephanie Feeney, Einar Vinje (Designer), Hella Hammid (Photographer)

A child's ABC uses concepts familiar to Hawaiian children to represent each letter of the alphabet

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books

64 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1980

About the author

Stephanie Feeney, PhD, is professor emerita of education at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She is coauthor of NAEYC’s “Code of Ethical Conduct” and NAEYC’s books about professional ethics. She participated in the development of supplements to the code for adult educators and program administrators and has written extensively about ethics in early care and education. She is the author of numerous articles and books, including Professionalism in Early Childhood Education: Doing Our best for Young Children and coauthor of Who Am I in the Lives of Children?

Reviews

[Shiloah · Rating 3 out of 5]

We moved to Hawaii and now it’s time for Hawaii books!

[Jody · Rating 5 out of 5]

Recently passed this book on to our grandson during a vacation on Maui and the brilliant 2 year old had mastered all the letters by the end of the trip!

[Christine Joy · Rating 2 out of 5]

X for x-ing was crazy

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a simple alphabet book with gorgeous black and white photographs that depict the items, but also offer a glimpse into Hawaiian culture. Published in 1980, the book is obviously dated, but mainly in the dress and hairstyles of the people. But it does not detract from the book, instead offering a brief glimpse back in time (30 years!)

[Aubrey · Rating 3 out of 5]

An ABC's book with great black & white photographs. Each letter relates to Hawaiian culture with a strong emphasis on family and love. A glossary of Hawaiian-specific words/phrases is included at the end.

[Emily Augustus --Louisville KY · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a good book about letters for young students. It also is great for vocabulary, as well as diversity.