CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK AND READ-ALONG CD SHARES THE HISTORY, MEANING, AND SPIRIT OF HULA

The Story of Hula, a children's picture book and read-along CD is the newest addition to Bess Press 's collection of titles. Written and illustrated by Carla Golembe, and edited by Vicky Holt Takamine, The Story of Hula immerses readers and listeners in the joy of the dance and teaches the evolution of the dance from ancient to modern times. With whimsical illustrations and lyrical writing, the words and pictures pair together in much the same way that the chants and movements of hula complement each other.

Award-winning children's book author and illustrator Carla Golembe lives in Florida , with her husband, and their two cats. A student of hula, she has visited the islands of Hawai'i , Kaua'i, and Maui to paint, write, and teach.

Bess Press , celebrating 25 years of independent publishing is located in Honolulu , Hawai'i and publishes trade titles about Pacific-related topics in the following categories: children's literature, cookbooks, humor, sports, languages, reference books, and guidebooks.

Review copies and digital images are available from Bess Press: info@besspress.com , (808) 734-7159, ext. 21.

ISBN 1-57306-185-9, 32 pages, $14.95