Mwa Machang / Hey Birdy 4thGrade Malcolm Nāea Chun served as

Malcolm Nāea Chun served as a chair of the committee that developed the greetings for the Maori in 1985 and brings the unique perspective and insight to this account of the development of contemporary Native Hawaiian greetings

—Jeannie Chesser

This heartwarming

observing nature with stories that affirm the exquisite harmony streaming through the web of life

It’s a quiet ode to a perfect island Christmas filled with family and friends simply shared until the sun goes down over the ocean

Mwa Machang / Hey Birdy 4thGrade Malcolm Nāea Chun served as**AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER ONLY** Traditional Micronesian storytelling is oral, meaning the stories can be spoken, chanted, or sung. These stories can also vary based on the language or dialect used by the storyteller. Mwa Machang is a story from Chuuk, where many dialects are spoken. In this version it is retold as it was passed down to the author from her grandmother. The tale teaches the values of communication and friendship and is retold in English