By Tammy Yee
Island Heritage, 2019

Kai the mermaid builds a lavish sandcastle under the sea. The castle seems to attract all kinds of sea life, from clams and jellyfish to fearsome sharks and playful dolphins. One-by-one, each visitor causes a troublemaking chain of events that leads to disaster for Kai! What will happen to Kai and the castle that Kai built? The Castle That Kai Built is a cumulative tale in which the story repeats and builds as more characters are introduced.

Coloring page

Kai mermaid origami (color)

Kai mermaid origami (BW)

Written by Ron Hirschi
Illustrated by Tammy Yee
Mutual Publishing, 2019

Young Kai and Lehua hop aboard the SS Scoutabout for an adventure of a lifetime, studying sharks with Captain Mike, biologist Aunt Jan, and their seafaring pup, Scout. Cruising from Hawaii to California, they encounter beautiful oceanic whitetips, great whites, thrashing threshers, and the biggest fish of all, the whale shark. They soon discover all is not well for some sharks in California waters and the two kids make plans to help the sharks, to help the ocean!

Coloring page

Written by Jennifer Keats Curtis
Illustrated by Tammy Yee
Arbordale Publishing, 2019

When oil spills, workers hurry to clean the land and water. But oil spills can also affect every animal that lives in the area. Who helps these wild animals?

River Rescue for Creative Minds

Coloring page

Written by Marian Parks
Illustrated by Tammy Yee
American Nature Tale Books

When Wanda's new baby brother arrives, she feels left out . . . until she cleverly hulas her way to humpback fame. But one day a careless mistake ruins everything. How will Wanda fix this mess? Kids will enjoy Wanda's entertaining antics, but they'll also learn about the North Pacific humpback whale migration and that sometimes, they need to say, I'm sorry.

Story activities and teaching guide


Wanda puppet

Wanda's migration

Wanda under the sea

Wanda origami

Written by Beth Greenway
Illustrated by Tammy Yee
Arbordale Publishing, 2017

An incredible story of kindness and generosity is based on the historical events of the 1880-1881 eruption of Mauna Loa on the Island of Hawai'i and the real-life Princess Luka.

A True Princess of Hawaii Teaching Guide

Coloring page

By Tammy Yee
Island Heritage, 2017

Iki understands the duties of his kind: 'opihi stick together no matter what. But Iki wants to see the world. Will he finally learn to "stick to it" when danger approaches?

Print and fold Iki origami

Written by Uilani Goldsberry
Illustrated by Tammy Yee
Sleeping Bear Press, 2005
ISBN: 1-58536-145-1

Completing Sleeping Bear Press's acclaimed Discover America State by State series is A is for Aloha: A Hawaii Alphabet. From the meaning of the word aloha to the plight of the state bird author U'ilani Goldsberry answers questions that most Malihinis have about this lush multi-island paradise.

'I'iwi mask

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By Anthony D. Fredericks
Illustrated by Tammy Yee
Sleeping Bear Press, 2007
ISBN: 978-1-58536-313-1

April 1, 1946 - an enormous tsunami wave strikes Hilo, Hawai'i, causing death and destruction. Even those islanders who are fortunate to have survived find their lives forever altered. Young Kimo loves his grandfather very much - they go everywhere together, sharing island stories and experiences. But there is one story his grandfather has yet to share and that is the reason behind their yearly pilgrimage to Laupahoehoe Point.

Tsunami Quilt Teaching Guide

By Tammy Yee
Island Heritage Publishing
ISBN: 0-89610-285-8

Baby Honu has just hatched from his egg. Will he find the courage to face sand crabs and sea birds on his perilous journey to the sea? And what wondrous creatures will he encounter in the ocean? With a helpful glossary to educate children about Hawaiian marine life.

By Tammy Yee
Island Heritage Publishing
ISBN: 0896103277

What difference can one tiny turtle make? Not much, thinks Baby Honu, until a baby dolphin trapped on the beach inspires him to try. Written and Illustrated by Tammy Yee. 8 1/2” x 11”, 36 pages, Board Book. For all ages.

Paper bag puppet

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By Tammy Yee
Island Heritage Publishing
ISBN 1-59700-928-8

Go on a dreamy adventure with Turtle as he explores the ocean and the wondrous creatures that inhabit it. Turtle is joined with his friend Seal and together they encounter many delights along their travels. Children will enjoy the rhyming prose and vibrant illustrations throughout this charming board book.

Written by Karyn Hopper
Illustrated by Tammy Yee
Mutual Publishing 2013
ISBN: 978-1939487-19-3

Surfing or dancing, parades or hula, noodles or sushi? Malia likes them all! Malia in Hawaii is the story of a little girl with a long name, and an even longer list of things she likes to eat and do. Join Malia Sachi Ging Ging Lee as she explores the food and fun of her Hawaii home.