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Wish Upon A Hōkū
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Mar 12 2025
Pages: 34
Weight: 0.23
Height: 0.09 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Wish Upon a Hōkū is a heartwarming story about dreams, perseverance, and the wisdom of generations. Young Kai has always been mesmerized by the night sky, dreaming of becoming an astronaut. One evening, his beloved Tūtū teaches him about the mahina (moon) and hōkū (stars)-how they guided their ancestors across the ocean, marked the seasons, and continue to hold deep meaning today. When Kai sees a shooting hōkū, Tūtū encourages him to make a wish, setting him on a journey of belief, patience, and hard work.
As Kai grows, he faces challenges and doubts, but the lessons of his Tūtū and the wisdom of the stars remind him to never give up. Through perseverance and determination, he reaches his dream, proving that not even the sky is the limit.
Blending Hawaiian cultural knowledge with an inspiring message, Wish Upon a Hōkū encourages young readers to dream big, trust in their abilities, and believe that anything is possible.
This is the perfect inspirational bed time story for keiki who love space, Hawaiian culture, or uplifting stories about chasing dreams!
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