Can You Catch a Coqui Frog

This is local author, Vera Aritas, third childrens book. As a special education teacher, she is keenly aware of what types of books capture her students imaginations. Often writing with a tune in her head, this simple rhyme can be read to the tune of Do your ears hang low? and introduces children to some of Hawaiis unique animalsfrom the tiny, yet notorious, coqui frog to monk seals to the friendly household gecko. Children will love discovering the various animals, and imaginations are sure to sparkle as they use all their senses to think about these island creatures. After time spent discovering, the reader is brought home to think about family and friends and to appreciate how special Hawaii is.