Aloha for Carol Ann - Softcover

Margo Sorenson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1603490272 ISBN 13: 9781603490276

Publisher: Marimba Books, 2011

Synopsis

Beautiful palm trees, pretty flowers and a warm breeze are all waiting to welcome 8-year-old Carol Ann to her new school in Hawaii. But Carol Ann doesn t want a new school. She doesn t want new friends, or palm trees or a warm breeze. She wants her old friends. She wants her old home. She wants things the way they used to be. How will she remember her new classmates names? Who will she play with at recess? How will she ever feel at home in this new place? Then the teacher introduces Carol Ann to the term, aloha. She says the little word means hello, welcome and a lot more. Carol Ann finds out for just how much aloha means as she makes a place for herself at her new school.

About this title

About the Author:

Born in Washington, DC, Margo Sorenson spent the first seven years of her life in Spain and Italy, where books became her earliest friends. She finished school in California, graduating from UCLA. After teaching high school and middle school, Margo began work as a full-time writer and has since published 27 books, including Danger Marches to the Palace; Queen Luili'uokalani and Secret Heroes. Margo says it's fun writing for young readers because they really enjoy living the lives of the characters in books. When she isn t writing, she loves visiting her grandchildren, playing golf, reading, watching sports, traveling, and hearing from her readers. After living in Hawaii and Minnesota, Margo and her husband now live in California. Margo's Hawaiian name, Leipua'ala, given to her by a Hawaiian family friend, means lasting gifts for children.

Review:

In this story of starting at a new school and making friends, Carol Ann is soon saying "Aloha"  ... the book should prove reassuring to children in similar situations. --Publisher's Weekly
This book speaks to all ages, and gives us the comforting reminder that it will all turn out OK.  This story is also a reminder that small acts of kindness go a long way.  That small gift of a kind word or smile, and the offer of your friendship can truly make the world a better place.

 --Newport Beach Independent

About this edition

• Publisher: Marimba Books
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1603490272
• ISBN 13: 9781603490276
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Priscilla Garcia Burris