Hiiaka Battles the Wind - Board Book

by Gabrielle Ahulii (Author), Jing Jing Tsong (Illustrator)

"Hi°iaka, Pele's sister and the patron goddess of Hawai°i and hula, saves the people of Waipi°o Valley from a powerful, destructive wind that is blowing away houses, plants, and trees. Using her lightning påa°åu (skirt), she battles the great wind and summons rain, lightning, and thunder to diminish the wind and force him into a cave where he remains to this day"--Page 4 of cover

Front Jacket

Hiiaka, Pele's sister and the patron goddess of Hawaii and hula, saves the people of Waipio Valley from a powerful, destructive wind that is blowing away houses, plants, and trees. Using her lightning pau (skirt), she battles the great wind and summons rain, lighting, and thunder to diminish the wind and force him into a cave where he remains to this day.