Lea, Goddess of Canoe Builders

written by Gabrielle Ahuli‘i, illustrated by Jing Jing Tsong

The eighth title in the Hawaiian Legends for Little Ones series, Lea Goddess of Canoe Builders introduces kids ages 0-4 to one of Hawai‘i’s lesser-known deities, Lea.

Lea, the goddess of canoe builders, lives in the forest but will often fly over the shore, keeping an eye on the many canoes she has helped carvers create. As an ‘elepaio bird, she guides carvers to the greatest trees in the forest and makes sure their wa‘a are steady and strong.

5 x 6 inches
16 pages