Pua Polū, the Pretty Blue Hawaiian Flower Health and Well-being “The inspiration for this piece

“The inspiration for this piece was to convey the feeling of dedication and strength that communities express through difficult times and how by working together we can overcome any obstacle

Nihoa and Necker (Mokumanamana) mark the transition from the southeastern high islands of the Hawaiian archipelago to the atolls scattered throughout the northwestern end of the island chain

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native plants became the basis for Hawaiian society and economy

Pua Polū, the Pretty Blue Hawaiian Flower Health and Well-being “The inspiration for this piecePua Pol is the tale of a curious little koali, a morning glory, who is determined to see everything going on around her. Against her mothers advice, Pua Pol stays awake long after the sun has set and the rest of her family has gone to sleep. She discovers that the night is a strange and lonely place, and learns a valuable lesson about family and the cycles of life. Beautifully illustrated with block prints by award winning artist Caren Loebel Fried,