Sugar Princess

On a lush tropical island, a lonely voice cries out. Here in this one spot, the land has become parched, cracked & barren. The forces of nature gather around -- the wind, the water, the plants & animals -- & they listen to the lonely voice calling. She cannot come out & play, for she has no "Self." In sympathy, all natural elements work together, each contributing a gift to the lonely voice. The flowers give their colors, the mountain its strength, the moon its brilliance, & so on. In the end, the little voice steps forth in her true condition, a beautiful Sugar Princess! This brilliantly illustrated read-aloud story, which includes a color-it-yourself poster, is the first in a series of "Sharon Katherine" books by author Sharon Morneau. (Jungle Press, P.O. Box 1058, Makawao, HI 96768. (808) 572-3453. FAX: (808) 572-4886.) In this simple tale of transformation, children see the forces of nature working together to create beauty. They learn about cooperation & respect for the environment. By means of the book's glossary, they also learn a few Hawaiian words & the names of various tropical plants & animals.Katherine, Sharon is the author of 'Sugar Princess', published 1989 under ISBN 9780685687796 and ISBN 0685687791.