Based on the classic song “Over in the Meadow,” children will love to learn counting one to ten while learning more about the Hawaiian Islands. Children will relate to the mimicing between the mother and child animals in the book: whales, chickens, cows, geckos, and more. Each Hawaiian island is represented along with a unique characteristic of each island.
About the author
Vera Arita grew up in Waipahu and received her bachelor's and master's degree in education from the University of Hawaii. SHe is a retired special education teacher and taught for over thirty-five years in Hawaii. She and her husband have raised two sons and now dote on their three grandchildren.
About the illustrator
Ruth Moen was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay area. She graduated from San Jose State University where she majored in graphic design and illustration. After graduating, she moved to Hawaii, where she has worked as an art director, designer, and illustrator for ad agencies, design firms, and a Japanese department store.