ISBN: 0912180455 9780912180458

Category: Fiction / General

Page count: 52

The charming legends associated with landmarks around the town of Hilo have been retold in words and pictures in this compilation of favorite stories. Included are "How Hilo got Its Name," "The Story of Coconut Island" and the Maui and Hina legends centering on Rainbow Falls and The Boiling Pots. For many years the late Frances Reed was a children's librarian at Hawai'i County Library and used these tales in her story-telling hours. Jan Moon is a well-known Hilo artist and illustrator. Both women had been residents of Hilo for over 30 years when they joined together to create an enchanting book that will be enjoyed by both adults and children. We hope that you will be as delighted as we are by this collection of legends from Hilo, our beautiful home town.