{"product_id":"alana-and-the-honu-h-a-bustos-9798289031105","title":"Alana and the Honu","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlana and the Honu\u003c\/b\u003e is a heartwarming island tale about compassion, responsibility, and the lasting bond between a young girl and a sea turtle she once saved. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSix-year-old Alana lives near Kailua Beach on O'ahu. When she discovers a baby Honu too weak to survive on its own, she and her mom care for it with love, guided by the Hawaiian values of \u003cb\u003emālama 'āina\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ekuleana\u003c\/b\u003e. Eventually, they return it to the sea. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYears later, the ocean gives back in a way Alana never imagined. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRooted in Native Hawaiian values and inspired by real island life, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlana and the Honu\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e celebrates nature, family, and the power of kindness returned. Perfect for early readers, classrooms, and families everywhere. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"A beautiful, heartfelt story that teaches children the values of responsibility, love, and respect for nature. Perfect for classrooms and bedtime alike.\" J J Bernardo\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlana and the Honu\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e is p\u003c\/i\u003eerfect for early readers, young families, and classrooms alike, inviting us to nurture the things we love, and to trust in the ocean's gentle memory. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThemes: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Environmental care and protection\u003cbr\u003e- Hawaiian culture and values (Aloha, Mālama, Kuleana)\u003cbr\u003e- Family bonds and ocean life\u003cbr\u003e- Courage, letting go, and trust in nature's balance \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor readers ages 5+, island dreamers, and anyone who believes in kindness that echoes.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading age: \u003c\/b\u003e 5 - 18 years\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/b\u003e June 21, 2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage: \u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrint Length: \u003c\/b\u003e 42 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/b\u003e 979-8289031105\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e 6 x 9 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e H. A. Bustos\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798289031105\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/21\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 44\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.16lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.09d","brand":"H. A. Bustos","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47072338903295,"sku":"9798289031105","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c4514098-4356-407c-b53a-d9638b651942.jpg?v=1753416510","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/alana-and-the-honu-h-a-bustos-9798289031105","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}