WEST HAWAII TODAY | BIG ISLAND ENTERTAINMENT SCENE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 | 5 Big Island artist illustrates four children’s books A handful of books illustrated by Big Island artist Jing Jing Tsong were released last month. BeachHouse Publishing announced in August the new series of children’s books “Hawaiian Legends for Little Ones” that introduces keiki to Hawaii’s rich world of legends and myths. The four publications were written by Gabrielle Ahulii in simple, poetic language that gives small kids a taste of Hawaii’s rich history of storytelling. They are geared to keiki ages 0-4. “Hina” introduces kids to one of Hawaii’s best-known deities, the goddess of the moon. “Pele Finds a Home” introduces kids to the volcano goddess, Pele, whose power is still on view today on Hawaii Island where Kilauea continues to erupt. “Naupaka” explains why the native plant blooms only half a flower. Lastly, “Maui Hooks the Islands” tells the story of Maui, the demigod who fished up the Hawaiian islands using a magic fishing hook. Info: www.beachhousepublishing.com. Artist releases adult coloring book Dietrich Varez, known on the Big Island for his vibrantly colored, uniquely stylized paintings, block prints and book illustrations that celebrate ancient Hawaiian myths and legends, recently released an adult coloring book. In “Pele the Volcano Goddess,” Varez retells 24 legends of Pele and illustrates each with an intricate black-andwhite block print, leaving all the space between the lines for the readers to fill. The coloring book contains stories of Pele and various native plants, such as how Pele dispersed the hala tree throughout the islands in a fit of rage and how she separated two lovers by turning them into mountain and lowland naupaka bushes. There are also tales of the many lovers of Pele, such as the handsome Kauai chief, Lohiau, and of her rivalries with her sister, Hiiaka, and the snow goddess, Poliahu, among others. In addition to the new release, Varez also announced Petroglyph Press is re-releasing “Hawaiian Legends of Volcanoes” by William D. Westervelt. This version of the century-old classic is illustrated by Varez. Varez was born in Germany during World War II. His father did not survive Dr. Donald Nikaitani IS NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS AS A PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN IN KAILUAŽKONA, HAWAII Dr. Nikaitani is Board Certifi ed by the American Board of Internal Medicine specializing in the care of the adult patient. He is profi cient in cardiology, neurology, diabetes, heart disease, asthma, kidney and bladder, lung disease, stomach and intestines, endocrine disorders, and all other medical concerns including cold, fl u, and sore throat symptoms. Accepting most insurances including HMSA, BCBS, UHA, HMAA, HMA, UNITED HEALTH CARE, MDX, MEDICARE, CIGNA, AETNA, and KAISER ADDED CHOICE. Please call 808-329-1346 for an appointment. We treat you like family. Your health is our most important concern. Kona Kohala Health Care Svc. 75-137 Hualalai Road, Kailua-Kona, HI Breakfast all day? Yes way. Available breakfast items vary by location. At participating McDonald’s. ©2015 McDonald’s EVERYTHING Dietrich Varez retells 24 legends in “Pele the Volcano Goddess.” COURTESY PHOTO/ SPECIAL TO WEST HAWAII TODAY Continued on page 9 ➠
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