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The Last Princess: The The Last Princess: The Story of Princess Ka'iulani Story of Princess Ka'iulani of Hawai'i of Hawai'i

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•Author: Fay Stanley ; Illustrator: Diane Stanley

•Grade Level: 3-6

•The book takes place in Hawaii and recounts the story of Hawaii's last heir to the throne, who was denied her right to rule when the monarchy was abolished.

•Princess Ka’iulani worked tirelessly to prepare herself to rule, and fought bravely to protect the rights of her beloved people, she would never be queen.

•It’s a touching, bitter story of Princess Ka’iulani and open a window onto a nation's history that is often forgotten.

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Fay Stanley’s The Last Princess: The Story of Princess Ka'iulani of Hawai‘i provides an excellent source of historical authenticity. This book used vivid illustrations to accompany the historical background information Stanley wrote about Princess Ka’iulani. The plot was a key element for this book. In order to get the historical information about the last heir of Hawaii, Stanley used figurative language to make the reader feel like they were in Hawaii in 1800’s. The illustrations depict the image of Princess Ka’iulani and how she grew up from a infant to the woman she is known for today in Hawaii’s history. The plot goes through conflicts in which Princess Ka’iulani faces in Hawaii and how she dealt with every obstacle in her life.

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•From the day of her birth on October 16, 1875, Princess Ka’iulani seemed destined to become queen of this ancient kingdom.

•The name of Ka’iulani means “the royal sacred one.”

•In the letters from home Ka’iulani now heard that the haoles wanted to annex Hawai’i to the United States which meant that America would completely take over her country.

•Two months later she received a cable saying that he was dead! Suddenly Ka’iulani “Aunt Lili’u” was queen and Ka’iulani herself was next in line for the throne.

•“I must have been born under an unlucky star, as I seem to have my life planned out for me in such a way that I cannot alter it..."Princess Ka’iulani Rozel, Jersey; Summer of 1897

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The Hungry Pua’a by: Leonard VillanuevaGrade Level: K-2Pua’a (pig) goes in the forest looking for food andcomes across a sweet-looking sweet potato and can’t help but show it off to his friends. His bragging teaches him a very strong lesson. A simply sweet tale, The Hungry Pua'a and the Sweet Sweet Potato is sure to be a favorite of any young child's who is learning the importance of sharing and friendship.

The Last Princess: The Story of Princess Ka'iulani of Hawai‘i by: Fay Stanley; Illustrated by: Diane Stanley

Grade Level: 3-6It’s a touching, bitter story of Princess Ka’iulani and open a window onto a nation's history that is often forgotten.

Maya’s World: Mikale of Hawaii by: Maya Angelou; Illustrated by: Lizzy Rockwell. Grade Level: K-2Mikale lives Oahu one of Hawaii’s island yet he is afraid of the ocean. His uncle and a little pet fish teach Mikale something about having confidence in your abilities.

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The Boy Who Tricked the Ghosts by: Ellie Crowe;Illustrated by: Tammy Yee

Grade Level: 4-6

The harrowing tale of Kaulula'au, a real-life mischief-maker who is banished to Lana'i, the "island of ghosts," more than five centuries ago. Through bravery and determination, he tricks the ghosts, chases a sorceress away, and wins the hearts of those he loves.

Kula and the Old 'Ukulele by: Lance Wheeler; Illustrated by: Jon J. Murakami.

Grade Level: 1-3

Tutu Kane (grandfather) can't afford a new birthday present for his grandson Kula, so he gives him an old 'ukulele. Grateful and happy, Kula plays the 'ukulele day and night. Then one day, he enters the Town Talent Show. After many performers, some big and some small, brave Kula walks on stage with his old 'ukulele, and has the chance to make his Tutu Kane proud.