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Reviewed by Amy Raines for Readers' Favorite
In Mahalo Does Not Mean Trash by Paki, Hiwalani, Puniaikeao, and Alapaki Perkins, AJ traveled from California with his parents to visit his cousins and grandmother in Hawaii. They spend time swapping gifts and enjoying themselves with family. The native language of Hawaii is different from what AJ knows, and he tries to understand what some of the words mean. One word in particular sticks with him because he sees it written on trash cans and hears his family say it at different times throughout the day. Hiwa and AJ get into an argument because he thinks she called his dad trash. How will the kids get along again? Will they be able to settle the argument and resume having a great day with their family? Why would AJ misunderstand the word he had seen and heard throughout the day?
Mahalo Does Not Mean Trash by Paki, Hiwalani, Puniaikeao, and Alapaki Perkins is an adventure story that describes a California family’s visit to Hawaii. I love how the authors use the native language throughout to help those who don’t understand it grasp what some of the words mean. The bold and colorful illustrations tell the story in vibrant detail as the plot unfolds. The educational aspects of this story include an impactful message about the importance of understanding language barriers and how a simple misunderstood word can cause anger and confusion. My favorite part of this book is the detailed section that breaks down some of Hawaii’s common terms and phrases that will help the reader learn something new as they read the entertaining story that follows.
