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Winter is for Whales


Written by Ron Hirschi

Illustrated by Yuko Green

Hardcover, 8-3/4" x 11", 32 pages

Island Heritage 2007

ISBN#: 1-59700-504-5


Seasonal change in Hawai'i is marked by many small differences, but changes can be dramatic. This is especially true w A hen Hawaii's largest visitor, the Humpback whale, arrives as if to announce the coming of winter...


12th Annual 2008 IPPY Award

Silver Medal winner

in Children's Picture Books category

Adventures in Alaska


Written by Ron Hirschi

Illustrated by Yuko Green

Hardcover, 11" x 8-3/4", 32 pages

Arctic Circle Enterprises, Inc. 2009

ISBN#: 1-59700-796-X


Two children, Cole and Sarah, visit and explore culture, history and wildlife of Alaska. From each area they visit, they write and send postcard to their school teacher, describing their summer adventure in the biggest state of all, Alaska. A map and facts of Alaska are included in the book.


The Busy Beach


Written by Jane Shapiro

Illustrated by Yuko Green

Hardcover, 11" x 8-5/8", 36 pages

Island Heritage 2003

ISBN#: 0-89610-768-X


Keiki will enjoy reading about how busy the beach can be while sea critters go about their eventful night. This

book is dedicated to the Aquarium in celebration of their 100th birthday by author Jane Shapiro.

Keiki: The Little Fish with a Spectacular Fish 


Written and illustrated by Yuko Green

Hardcover, 8-1/4" x 9-1/4", 24 pages

Island Heritage 2008

ISBN#: 1-59700-603-3


Keiki, a young Cleaner Wrasse, joins his mother as she sets up cleaning stations among the reefs where larger fish will line up for have their teeth cleaned by the wrasse. Dissatisfied with his size and course in life, Keiki sets out to alter his destiny. See what Keiki discovers as he explores his options.


Over on the Island


Written by Yuko Green & Sarah Tupou

Illustrated by Yuko Green

Hardcover, 8-1/4" x 9-1/4", 24 pages

Island Heritage 2007

ISBN#: 1-59700-280-1


Children can sing and count to the tune of the classic nursery song "Over in the Meadow" while learning about Hawaiian animals of the land and sea.

Lyrics are done by collaboration of Yuko Green and Sarah Tupou.


2008 Moonbeam Children's Book Award Bronze Medal winner

Humu’s Search for a Rainbow


Written by Kimberly A. Jackson

Illustrated by Yuko Green

Hardcover, 8-1/4" x 9-1/4", 32 pages

Island Heritage 2006

ISBN#: 1-59700-243-7


The heartwarming sequel to the long time best seller HUMU, the Fish Who Wished Away His Colors, this wonderful story takes young readers on another ocean adventure with their favorite fish friends.

Humu

ISBN: 0-89610-512-1

Humu: The Little Fish Who Wished Away His Colors


Best Sellers!


Written by Kimberly A. Jackson

Illustrated by Yuko Green

Hardcover, 8-1/4" x 9-1/4", 32 pages

Island Heritage 2000

ISBN#: 0-89610-347-1


Unlike his single-colored friends, Humu is a rainbow in

the water. Only when he wishes away his colors and

becomes the color of sand does he appreciate his unique colorful patterns.

*Book with Read-along CD also available.


Selected for 2005 Children's Summer Reading Program

Hawaii State Public Library System

Aloha Bear Footprint Detective


Written & Illustrated by Yuko Green

Hardcover, 8-1/4" x 9-1/4", 24 pages

Island Heritage 2002

ISBN#: 0-89610-290-4


Join Aloha Bear as he follows footprints along the

sandy shoreline in search of his guava jelly sandwich that has mysterious disappeared. Lift the flaps to

find lots surprises! A lift-a-flap book.

Shapes of Aloha


Written by Karen E. Socher

Illustrated by Yuko Green

Hardcover, 8-1/4" x 9-1/4", 24 pages

Island Heritage 1999

ISBN#: 0-89610-355-2


Let's look around and find shapes of Aloha.

Keikis will find circles, squares, triangles and many

other shapes of Hawai'i.

Fun shape stickers are included.

The Little Hawaiian Rainbow

Best Sellers!


Written by Stacey Daum

Illustrated by Yuko Green

Hardcover, 8-1/4" x 9-1/4", 16 pages

Island Heritage 1998

ISBN#: 0-89610-353-6


How did Hawai'i become so colorful? It all started with one little rainbow... A story of friendship and giving.

Momi: A Hawaiian Mermaid in the Land of Delight


Written by Elaine Masters

Illustrated by Yuko Green

Hardcover, 8-1/4" x 9-1/4",32 pages

Island Heritage 2001

ISBN#: 0-89610-356-0


Manny the mahimahi, elsie the eel, Cheeky the turtle,

Wiki the whale, Dandi the dolphin and Moki the monk

seal join Momi the mermaid for an adventure in their underwear home. See how they learn to turn their home into a "land of delight".

Momi:Tropical Water Hide-and-Seek


Written by Yuko Green

Illustrated by Yuko Green

Hardcover, 8-1/4" x 9-1/4",24 pages

Island Heritage 2002

ISBN#: 0-89610-3489-8


Momi, the littlest Hawaiian mermaid is back! this time, playing hide-and-seek with her seven rainbow sisters.

Can you help Momi find her sissies as they hid in their land of delight? A lift-a-flap book.

Little Spring Eggs


Written by Ellie Crowe

Illustrated by Yuko Green

Hardcover, 8-1/4" x 9-1/4", 28 pages

Island Heritage 2003

ISBN#: 0-89610-792-2


The cheerful and inviting illustrations of eggs hatching in

a Hawaiian setting makes learning fun and exciting. Each descriptive page along with its rhythmic and recurring pattern reveals new hatchlings and their mothers nurturing love for them. A lift-a-flap book.

Momi's Birthday Surprise


Written by Elaine Masters

Illustrated by Yuko Green

Hardcover, 8-1/4" x 9-1/4", 28 pages

Island Heritage 2005

ISBN#: 0-59700-186-4


Momi's friends are acting strange. No one seems to

have time to play with her. As the story unfolds, young

readers will learn of the wonderful birthday surprise

in store for Momi.

Tales of Tutu Nele and Nele


Written by Gale  Bates

Illustrated by Yuko Green

Hardcover, 10-1/4" x 9-1/2", 36 pages

Island Heritage 2011

ISBN#: 1-61710-087-0


An Island Heritage classic that has been updated with my paper collage illustrations. A young Nele goose Nele is eager for adventure, who sneaks out of her protective pen.  Will grandma Nene’s lessons keep Nele alive and safe in danger-filled world?


ABC’s of Hawaii


Written by Sharon L. Asta & Jeanne Donovan

Illustrated by Yuko Green

Hardcover, 10-1/4" x 9-1/2", 36 pages

Island Heritage 2013

ISBN#: 1-61710-203-2


Another Island Heritage classic that has been updated with my paper collage illustrations. From the beach to the volcano, Mariko takes you through the alphabet in search of a beautiful floral lei. This children’s book is filled with questions to stimulate children’s imaginations. ABC’s of Hawaii would make a great gift for that special child in your life.


2012 Moonbeam Children's Book 

Best Illustrator Bronze Medal

Whale Tales


Written by Ron Hirschi

Illustrated by Yuko Green

Hardcover, 10-1/4" x 9-1/2", 32 pages

Island Heritage 2015

ISBN#: 1-61710-280-6


Whale Tales is a fictional non-fiction children's book, told as Lehua and Kai write letters to their whale-loving friends during their voyage on the research ship following the annual migration of humpback whales. The reader can learn about the great sea mammals and other sea creatures as they follow Lehua and Kai document the adventure of the humpbacks as they begin their trek from the feeding grounds of Alaska and cruise to the warm waters of Hawai'i to give birth to their calves.

Whale Tales (Japanese edition)


Written by Ron Hirschi

Illustrated by Yuko Green

Hardcover, 10-1/4" x 9-1/2", 32 pages

Island Heritage 2015

ISBN#: 1-61710-280-6


Japanese edition of Whale Tales has just came out and sold now throughout the stores in Hawai’i, and from Island Heritage Publishing. $13. 95

Ocean Friends 1-2-3


Written by Kevin Teruya

Illustrated by Yuko Green

Hardcover, 10-1/4" x 9-1/2", 32 pages

Island Heritage 2017

ISBN#: 1-61710-321-7


Ocean Friends 1-2-3 is a colorful and creative book for children to learn counting one to ten in English, Hawaiian, and Japanese with a little Hawaiian monk seal, ‘liio, through his adventure. He will meet friends like playful dolphins, busy honu, and grandfater octopus! He even has a tiny gecko friend hidden on every page, be sure to find him :)