How Aloha Bear Found His Smile

Aloha Bear is feeling down, how can he turn that frown around? Maybe a smile will arise when he gives his friends a sweet surprise!

• Premier Edition
• Hardcover
• 29 Pages
• 9.5" x 10"

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Tammy Paikai grew up on O‘ahu and enjoys the rich culture and beauty of the islands. She and her husband reside in Waipio Gentry and have raised three wonderful children. As a child she loved writing poetry and drawing. She now enjoys working in a creative environment as a collaborator of  The Madden Corporation.

ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR 

Eliza Fortney loves visiting the beautiful islands of Hawaii and uses the miraculous landscapes and rich culture as inspiration for her work. Eliza is a freelance illustrator in Kansas City where she lives with her husband and two rambunctious pugs. She has adored drawing and painting for as long as she can remember and loves to bring joy to people through her work. Eliza has always been a book connoisseur and strives to create books that teach kindness and compassion to readers of all ages. When she isn't illustrating children's' books, Eliza enjoys teaching art lessons, playing the ukulele, and making baked goods for her friends and family.