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The Brave Little Turtle
In responding to a challenge, a timid green turtle discovers
reserves of
bravery
she never knew she possessed. An exciting and heart-warming
story in
which young readers also learn about the threat of trash on
marine life. Back
cover
information on turtles.ISBN: 0-9615102-8-5
©
1994 Gill McBarnet
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Gecko Hide and Seek
On an island, come and peek. Geckos hide and you must seek" ...
Young readers are invited to find playful geckos as they hide in a
variety
of colorful Hawaiian settings. Learn to count from 1 - 10 and back
again!
ISBN: 0-9615102-7-7
© 1994 Gill McBarnet
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The Gift of Aloha
Ever wondered how the "lei" came to be created? Here's a story
in fairy
tale
tradition, in which a generous hearted girl is inspired to create lovely
leis for a
visiting king. The detailed illustrations depict a variety of
activities
in a village
set in old Hawaii, with people excitedly preparing
gifts for the
royal
family.
Leilani learns why her leis are regarded as a
gift of Aloha. Back cover
pictorial
information on Hawaiian flowers.
ISBN: 0-9615102-9-3
© 1996 Gill McBarnet
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The Goodnight Gecko
A gecko mother gently introduces her son to the delightful sights and
sounds of
a Hawaiian night With soothing verse, this reassuring and
ever popular
bedtime
story is a celebration of the night. In no time
the little gecko's fears
are dispelled,
and he joins his mother chirruping
in the bright moonlight.
Back cover
information
on geckos.ISBN: 0-9615102-6-9
© 1991 Gill McBarnet
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The Shark Who Learned a Lesson
Shadow the shark is a rascal. He enjoys bullying the timid
creatures of the
reef,
until one day they decide to teach him a lesson. Shadow the shark is
in
for a big surprise! Back cover pictorial information on why sharks
are
such great survivors.ISBN:
0-9615102-5-0
© 1990 Gill McBarnet
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Tikki Turtle's Quest
Tikki Turtle is searching for the perfect place to lay her eggs.
Where do
her
friends
have their young? Her quest begins far out in the deep blue
sea with
dolphins and
whales and continues as she searches closer to
shore: to the
coral reef,
the tide
pools and finally up onto the beach.
Some creatures begin life too tiny
for you to
see, while others are as
big as a car at birth. Help Tikki
find the best
place to lay
her eggs.
Pictorial information on back cover, and this book won an
"Excellence in
Children's Books Award" in 2001, in the Ka
Palapala Po'okele awards
in
Hawaii.
 ISBN: 0-9701528-0-9
©
2000 Gill McBarnet
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The Whale Who Wanted to be Small
Kanani the baby Humpback whale is much bigger than her sea
creature
friends
and wishes she were small like them. Only when exposed to the
magnificence
of her Grandfather, does she appreciate the beauty of being
a whale. This
dramatic story of self esteem was Gill McBarnet's first
story, and it is
still an
all time favorite with young readers. Back cover
pictorial information on
Humpback whales.ISBN:
0-9615102-X
© 1994 Gill McBarnet
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A Whale's Tale
In this lighthearted tale, a baby whale learns there is more to
a whale's tail
than he thinks. Interesting "Tail Notes" on back cover.ISBN: 0-9615102-4-2
© 1994 Gill McBarnet
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The Wonderful Journey
The Hawaiian winter is over so the time has come for Kanani the
baby
Humpback whale to leave the warm tropical waters where she was born.
Follow Kanani and her mother as they make their long journey northwards
to the cold polar waters where they find food, and new friends. Meet
other
types of whales, and track her journey on the back cover of the book.ISBN:
0-9701528-0-9
© 1986 Gill McBarnet
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