Geckos go to Bed

Geckos Go to Bed illustrated by Jon J. Murakami 5 in. x 6 in. 16 pages Boardbook ISBN $8.95 The 3rd in the Gecko series. It’s never too early to begin reading to your child, and this new, sturdy board book, perfect for drooling gums and curious hands, will delight even the youngest infant. Follow Hawai‘i’s most loveable creatures—geckos—as they settle down for the night. The concepts covered in this book is counting and you'll find yourself flipping back and forth seeing what changes occurred from page to page. Babies will be drawn to the simple rhythm and rhyme of the text; toddlers will love the silly, colorful geckos created by local illustrator Jon Murakami. It’s about time Hawai‘i’s keiki had their own board books that rival those from the mainland with stories and characters our island children can relate to.