48 pp. December 2007
cloth, ISBN 978-0-8248-3088-5, $15.99
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Hawaii
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Sun and Rain: Exploring Seasons in Hawaii
by Stephanie Feeney
A Latitude 20 Book
In Hawai‘i and elsewhere in the tropics, the change in seasons often goes unnoticed. Sun and Rain will help children recognize and appreciate the seasons in Hawai‘i by calling attention to subtle details in the world around them. Color photographs vividly illustrating plants, animals, and weather patterns make the book suitable for young children, while older ones will find the clear, simple text engaging and instructive. A section for parents and teachers includes ideas on sharing the book with children of different ages.Photography by Jeff Reese, David Boynton, Ron Dahlquist, Moku Kaaloa, Melissa Kim Mosher, and others. 44 color illus.
Stephanie Feeney is professor of education emerita in the Department of Curriculum Studies, University of Hawai‘i. She is the author of three popular children’s books about Hawai‘i: A is for Aloha, Hawaii is a Rainbow, and Sand to Sea. She has also written extensively about the field of early childhood education.
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