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Winner of the 2021 Silver Medal for Best Illustrator, Moonbeam Children's Book AwardsOn a school trip to Honolulus Bishop Museum, Manu and his classmates are excited to see an ancient skirt made with a million yellow feathers from the oo, a bird native to Hawaii that had gone extinct long ago. Manu knew his full name, Manuoomauloa, meant May the oo bird live on but never understood: Why was he named after a native forest bird that no longer existed?Manu told his parents he wanted to know more about oo birds and together they searched the internet. The next day, his teacher shared more facts with the class. There was so much to learn! As his mind fills with new discoveries, Manu has vivid dreams of his namesake bird. After a surprise visit to Hawaii Island where the family sees native forest birds in their natural setting, Manu finally understands the meaning of his name, and that he can help the birds and promote a healthy forest.Manu, the Boy Who Loved Birds is a story about extinction, conservation, and culture, told through a childs experience and curiosity. Readers learn along with Manu about the extinct honeyeater for which he was named, his Hawaiian heritage, and the relationship between animals and habitat. An afterword includes indepth information on Hawaiis forest birds and featherwork in old Hawaii, a glossary, and a list of things to do to help. Illustrated with eyecatching, fullcolor block prints, the book accurately depicts and incorporates natural science and culture in a whimsical way, showing how we can all make a difference for wildlife.The book is also available in a Hawaiianlanguage edition, O Manu, ke Keiki Aloha Manu, translated by Blaine Namahana Tolentino (ISBN 9780824883430).
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