Moa, a loudmouth rooster, challenges Honu, a calm green sea turtle, in a race to determine who owns a clear, cool, Hawaiian spring. The bright Sun awakens them early the following morning, and the race begins. Honu uses her strength and perseverance to push against the strong currents of a stream. Moa wastes time sleeping in and then gets sidetracked as he nears the spring. In the end, steadfast Honu wins and boastful Moa is speechless for once. Honu and Moa is a humorous spin on a well-known story, set in beautiful Hawaii featuring characters whose cultural significance continue to influence the islands today. "Honu and Moa is a humorous spin on the well-known fable of the tortoise and the hare. A beautifully illustrated picture book for children ages 5-7, Honu and Moa is an especially and unreservedly recommended addition to family, elementary school, and community library collections." -Midwest Book Review: Children's Bookwatch "What better way to start 2019 than by sharing a story with your keiki that teaches qualities such as perseverance and kindness? Honu and Moa , a Hawaiian version of Aesop's fable, The Tortoise and the Hare , follows Honu the green sea turtle and Moa the rooster. In the humorous retelling of the classic tale, Moa challenges Honu to compete in a race to decide who will own a Hawaiian spring.... The tale's many lessons -- such as the importance of being steadfast, not being boastful and treating our island waters with respect -- are great for little ones to remember in the new year and beyond." -Zenaida Serrano, Honolulu Star-Advertiser Moa, a loudmouth rooster, challenges Honu, a calm green sea turtle, in a race to determine who owns a clear, cool, Hawaiian spring. The bright Sun awakens them early the following morning, and the race begins. Honu uses her strength and perseverance to push against the strong currents of a stream. Moa wastes time sleeping in and then gets sidetracked as he nears the spring. In the end, steadfast Honu wins and boastful Moa is speechless for once. Honu and Moa is a humorous spin on a well-known story, set in beautiful Hawaii featuring characters whose cultural significance continue to influence the islands Edna Cabcabin Moran is a writer/artist who dances with the critically-acclaimed Halau Hula Na Lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu, under the direction of Kumu Patrick Makuakane, from whom she received training as Olapa Hula. Edna earned a degree in Studio Art from UH Manoa and is author and/or illustrator of four books for children, including The Sleeping Giant: A Tale from Kauai. Learn more about the author and her school and library visits at kidlitedna.com.