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Paki Perkins

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Paki Perkins We have our 2nd book on Aloha coming out in February. This is part of the MAHALOHA Series that talks about Hawaii's 3 greatest words: Mahalo (gratitud…moreWe have our 2nd book on Aloha coming out in February. This is part of the MAHALOHA Series that talks about Hawaii's 3 greatest words: Mahalo (gratitude), Aloha (love) and Ohana (family). We hope to have the Ohana book out right before summer.(less)

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Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?

Paki Perkins Born and raised in the middle of the Pacific Ocean on the island of Oahu, my ancestors go back to the kings and queens of Hawai'i. After moving to Cal…moreBorn and raised in the middle of the Pacific Ocean on the island of Oahu, my ancestors go back to the kings and queens of Hawai'i. After moving to California when my children were 1, 3 and 5 years old, I saw that my children weren't learning their culture, their lineage and their language.

As a father I needed to teach my children about their rich culture and the best way was through stories. This is the first of three books that talks about one of the three greatest Hawaiian words: Mahalo (gratitude).

This story takes a funny twist on a great Hawaiian value and allows Pupu (grandma) to teach her mo'opuna (grandchildren) the deeper meaning of the treasured word which sets the tone for parents and grandparents to help instill a stronger connection to the power of Mahalo (gratitude).(less)

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Mahalo Does Not Mean Trash
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