Hula Lullaby    by Erin Eitter Kono Order:  USA  Can Little, Brown & Co., 2005 (2005) Hardcover     Reviewed by Hilary Williamson This gentle lullaby is introduced by Erin Eitter Kono's description of Hawai'i's warm breezes and ocean sounds, along with an explanation of the meaning of 'Aloha'. A 'keiki' (child) watches a traditional hula dance from her mother's lap ... 'Come little keiki / Nestle in my lap / Listen to the ipu / Thump tap thump-a tap'. The gorgeous illustrations are rich in the colors of the tropics, while the text of the lullaby is immersed in island culture. The sleepy child rocks gently in her mother's arms ... 'Come little keiki / Dream sweetly in my lap / Listen to the ipu / Thump tap thump-a tap'. Hula Lullaby makes a delightful addition to your bedtime collection. Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Find more Kids books on our Shelves or in our book Reviews