Fables from the Garden (Kolowalu Book) - Tapa dura

"Splendidly atmospheric watercolors populated by animal characters fill this collection of stories. . . . [They] are bound to encourage children in their fledgling efforts to discover the world and themselves."

Children will delight in this charming collection of stories featuring plants and animals often seen in Hawaii's gardens. A lone orchid finds friendship among roses; a kind albatross teaches a young frog about the joy of discovery; two greedy mynahs learn about sharing; a lazy blue ginger is encouraged to blossom. As a good fable should, each of these wondrous tales offers a valuable lesson at the end -- but it's one that goes down with a smile. Here are ten stories from a Hawaiian garden that will entertain and guide young and old, all illustrated in brilliant watercolors. Recommended for ages 4 and up.