New Kona and His Hard Shell - SKU: 25325000 Special Price $14.99 In Stock QTY: Add to Cart Product Description Written by Crissy Miyake, Illustrated by Anneth Lagamo.Kona is a young crab growing up in the warm waters off the Big Island of Hawai‘i. One day a terrifying hurricane rocks the ocean, frightening Kona and hurting his shell! Even after the storm leaves his home, he is reminded of that scary time. With Kona’s loving mother teaching and guiding him, he learns how to overcome his fears and keep a strong heart inside and out. Kona and His Hard Shell demonstrates the importance of understanding, coping and healing after a traumatic event.Kona and His Hard Shell is a story for young readers that teaches the concept of trauma and resilience in a way that is easy to understand. Through the story, children will learn a grounding technique to help them overcome anxiety and manage their emotions. Author Crissy Miyake is originally from Kauai, and has lived through Hurricanes Iwa and Iniki. Understanding how trauma affects children, she now works as a clinical child psychologist with at-risk children. She hopes that Kona and His Hard Shell will help children “discover that they are not just able to survive a hardship, but thrive.” Print Add to Wishlist Email to a Friend Related Products Welcome to the Islands The Castle that Kai Built 25336000 Special Price $14.99 Add to Cart Welcome to the Islands Forever Mine - 25335000 Special Price $14.99 Add to Cart Welcome to the Islands Pu'ulei and the Everyday Rainbow - 25334000 Special Price $14.99 Add to Cart Welcome to the Islands Hermie Picks a Home - 25333000 Special Price $14.99 Add to Cart Welcome to the Islands Tutu Makes a Lei - 25330000 Special Price $14.99 Add to Cart Welcome to the Islands Malie the Mano - 25327000 Special Price $14.99 Add to Cart Welcome to the Islands Have You Seen Claudia? 25315000 Special Price $16.50 Notify Me Welcome to the Islands Pono, The Garden Guardian 25321000 Special Price $14.99 Add to Cart Welcome to the Islands Iki the Littlest 'Opihi - 24066000 Special Price $14.99 Add to Cart Welcome to the Islands Isabella, the Dancing Crab 25186000 Special Price $14.50 Notify Me Welcome to the Islands The Kukui Tree 25318000 Special Price $14.99 Add to Cart Welcome to the Islands Peekaboo the Poi Dog - 25320000 Special Price $14.99 Add to Cart Welcome to the Islands Honu and Hina: A Story of Coexistence 25313000 Special Price $16.50 Notify Me Welcome to the Islands ABC's of Hawaii,- Revised - 24969000 Special Price $14.99 Add to Cart Welcome to the Islands Kohola, King of the Whales 25312000 Special Price $16.50 Add to Cart Welcome to the Islands Coconut Named Bob - 24104000 Special Price $14.99 Add to Cart Welcome to the Islands Too Many Mangos - 25304000 Special Price $14.99 Add to Cart Welcome to the Islands Baby Honu Saves the Day - 24071000 Special Price $14.99 Add to Cart