New The Kukui Tree SKU: 25318000 Special Price $14.99 In Stock QTY: Add to Cart Product Description Written by Jarrod Gatlin; Illustrated by Don Robinson A poignant and powerful story about 2 friends, Koa the Hawaiian bird and Hilo the monk seal. When Koa meets Hilo, Koa shows Hilo a world he has no idea existed. Filled with laughter, happiness and fun, everything is exciting and new for Koa. Then a hurricane hits. The world and lives of 2 best friends take an unexpected turn. The Kukui Tree is a celebration of friendship and love while addressing the sensitive topic of grief, a theme you rarely read about in a children’s book. Author Jarrod Gatlin wrote this book as a memorial for his lifetime best friend who died suddenly in a car accident. The Kukui Tree opens the communication for parents to talk with their children about the meaning of grief, how to overcome it, as well as educating them about the true meaning of Carpe Diem, friendship and remembrance. Why a “kukui tree”? There is a constant reference to this tree, which draws readers to their own conclusion at the end of the story. The kukui tree has a place of honor in the Hawaiian culture, known for its literal and a spiritual source of light. 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 Kona and His Hard Shell - 25325000 Special Price $14.99 Add to Cart 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 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