Tammy Yee's Books
Nov.01.2011
For Kainoa, Nani, and little Mehana, being on vacation with Tutu means no bedtime, no baths, and no cleaning up. Being on vacation with Tutu is going to be the best fun ever--or is it? As Tutu's mynah bird Akamai says, "Tutu is smarter than you think."
Jul.05.2010
Children follow turtle to bed, and on the way they learn shapes, colors and more! Vibrant digital illustrations and sturdy, wipe clean pages perfect for little hands.
Mar.31.2009
Written by Elaine Masters,
Illustrated by Tammy Yee
A dreamy adventure about Koa, a little Hawaiian boy who would rather play outside than fall asleep. Koa soon finds himself befriended by an owl, or Pueo, who takes him on a magical exploration of the island's wildlife. Under the watchful gaze of Lullaby Moon, Koa learns how bats, bees and green sea turtles spend their night. With...
Mar.15.2009
Written by 'Uilani Goldsberry, Illustrated by Tammy Yee
Completing Sleeping Bear Press's acclaimed Discover America State by State series is A is for Aloha: A Hawaii Alphabet. The landscape of Hawaii is as exotic as its history and people. Written and illustrated by native Hawaiian U'ilani Goldsberry and Tammy Yee, A is for Aloha is a lovingly created introduction to one of the...
Mar.14.2009
Where else in the world is A for A'ama, B for Bon dance, and C for Chinese lion? Only in Hawai'i nei!
Dedicated to the keiki of Hawai'i, Island-Style Alphabet celebrates Hawai'i's local culture with familiar island sights. A helpful addendum encourages children to search for hidden alphabet objects on every page. A matching coloring and sticker workbook is also available.
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Mar.14.2009
Did you know...
That Kilauea has spewed enough lava to fill more than a million Olympic-sized swimming pools? That a newborn humpack whale calf drinks one hundred gallons of milk a day? Or that twenty-seven Waimea Canyons stretched end to end can fit into the Grand Canyon? Children learn about the wonders of Hawai'i as they join Grandma and Grandpa on a trip through the Hawaiian...
May.25.2007
By Award-Winning Author Anthony Fredericks, Illustrated by Tammy Yee
April 1, 1946--an enormous tsunami wave strikes Hilo, Hawaii, causing death and destruction. Even those islanders who are fortunate to have survived find their lives forever altered.
Young Kimo loves his grandfather very much--they go everywhere together, sharing island stories and experiences. But there is one...
Oct.01.2006
Written by Connie J. Weber, illustrated by Tammy Yee
'Io, nene and whales! Toddlers will delight in this boldly illustrated book featuring the beloved wildlife of Hawaii. Engaging and interactive, with pop-ups and pull-tabs.
Oct.10.2005
Keiki will delight in finding a star hidden in a tide pool (sea star) and a triangle in a lunchbox (musubi). Written in child pleasing rhyme, this fun filled lift-the-flap book introduces basic shapes through familiar Hawaiian scenes: at the beach, in the park and Iolani Palace, too.
Oct.01.2004
The award-winning author of 50 books (and counting), Fisheries Biologist Ron Hirschi takes Maddie and Cole on an adventure exploring Hawaii's marine life. "Little Books within the Book" fold out to reveal details about coral reefs, sea turtles, and other ocean life, while postcards to Maddie and Cole's Gramma share their discoveries with the reader. A fun way to learn about...
Oct.01.2003
Written by Ellie Crowe, Illustrated by Tammy Yee
Award-winning writer Ellie Crowe recounts the harrowing tale of Kaulula'au, a real-life mischiefmaker who is banished to Lana'i, the "island of ghosts," more than five centuries ago. Through bravery and determination, he tricks the ghosts, chases a sorceress away, and wins the hearts of those he loves. A page-...
Aug.02.2002
Follow Mo'o and his ladybug friend as they discover the colors of the islands in this bright and bold board book.
Oct.09.2001
A fresh and silly Hawaiian adaptation of "The House That Jack Built," done in fun-filled rebus form so that young children can "read" along. What's a rebus? It's a puzzle where words or phrases are replaced by pictures of letters, objects or signs. Who doesn't love a rebus?
Aug.15.2001
Tutu teaches Leilani the hula in this precious little board book. Includes Hawaiian translations.
Aug.15.2001
Learning opposites has never been more fun. Written in a rhyming fashion to help keiki develop a tune that will aid in sustaining long term memory.
About Tammy
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