Naupaka
Have you ever wondered why the delicate white flowers of the naupaka grow the way they do?
Long, long ago, a love blossomed between two young villagers--Naupaka, a kind and beautiful Hawaiian princess, and Kau‘i, a handsome and gentle commoner. Alas, society's ancient ways did not allow them to be together. Follow along on their journey as they seek to find approval from the gods and discover the fate that befalls them.
Lovingly told by Native Hawaiian cultural treasure Aunty Nona Beamer and illustrated with the vibrant and evocative block prints of Caren Ke‘ala Loebel-Fried, this beautiful keepsake edition of the popular Naupaka folktale will be a favorite for young and old alike!
Nona Beamer was a beloved Hawaiian cultural resource and well-known throughout the world for her Beamer Method style of hula. A perpetuator of the Hawaiian arts, Aunty Nona loved to teach and inspired others to learn about Hawaiian culture and values.
Caren Ke‘ala Loebel-Fried is a story-teller and second-generation carver who learned the ancient art of block printing from her mother. Her inspiration comes from the legends and natural world of Hawai‘i, and her illustrations and stories have appeared in many books and magazines.
Kaliko Beamer-Trapp has ben involved in the revitalization of the Hawaiian language fro over 15 years, and was formally adopted into the Beamer family by Nona Beamer in 1995. He currently lives and works in Hilo, Hawai‘i.
Keola Beamer is one of Hawai‘i's premier singer/songwriters, arrangers, composers, and slack-key guitarists. His well of talent springs from five generations of the Islands' most illustrious musical lineages.
includes audio CD featuring Nona & Keola Beamer $14.95 isbn 978-1-58178-089-5 hardcover, 9.25 x 10, 32 pp.Available at Bishop Museum's Shop Pacifica (phone 808-848-4158, email at shop@bishopmuseum.org)
and other fine bookstores throughout the islands.
Tags: Bishop Museum Press, Caren Loebel-Fried, folktale, Kaliko Beamer-Trapp, Keola Beamer, myth, Nona Beamer
