Publisher's Synopsis
Koa, grows up and learns to play music from Mr. Eli. Jimmy, a musician, visits the island and buys an ukulele from Mr. Eli's music store. The family celebrates Christmas by placing a blue star on a tree and Grandma shows the children that the Koa tree is magical. On Arbor Day, they plant more trees, including Koa trees.The story of Ukiee the ukulele is a heartwarming tale about love, family, and community. Throughout the series, we see the characters face challenges and overcome them through perseverance, kindness, and a love for music. Here are some morals and sweet messages from the story: Love conquers all: The love story of Leilani's grandparents serves as a beautiful reminder that true love can withstand the test of time and distance.Perseverance pays off: Whether it's trying to plant trees or figuring out how to put strings on an ukulele, the characters show that perseverance and determination can help overcome any obstacle.Kindness is key: The characters show kindness to each other and to the environment by cleaning up Plastic Island and planting trees. This teaches the important lesson of taking care of the world around us.Music brings people together: The characters bond over their love for music and playing the ukulele. Music has the power to bring people from different backgrounds and experiences together.Family and community are important: The characters support each other and come together as a community, especially during Arbor Day, to help improve their island and make it a better place to live.
