After a devastating tsunami destroys all that they have ever known, Mau, an island boy, and Daphne, an aristocratic English girl, together with a small band of refugees, set about rebuilding their community and all the things that are important in their lives.

"It is eight-year-old Moana's first time participating in the Tiale celebration--a festival that occurs every ten years and honors a brave female ancestor. Thanks to determination and coaching from her mother, Moana competes in the cliff diving competition!"--

"In the ancient South Pacific world of Oceania, Moana, a born navigator, sets sail in search of a fabled island. During her incredible journey, she teams up with the legendary demi-god Maui to traverse the open ocean on an action-packed voyage."--Amazon.

In this board book with see-through windows, Moana goes on a quest across the sea to find Maui and return the heart of Te Fiti.

A long, long time ago, a demigod named Maui stole the heart from Te Fiti, the mother island, throwing nature out of balance and spreading darkness across the earth. no one has left the island of Motunui and saild the sea since then. So how could Moana? She doesn'ty know how to sail, she doesn't know what's beyohnd the reff or even where to find Maui. But the heart must be restored at all costs, and the ocean chose Moana to do it. Graphic novel form...

"Moana has loved on the island of Motunui her whole life, just like her parents before her and their parents before them. She loves the community in her happy village, from the farmers growing plentiful crops, to the talented basket weavers, to the fishermen filling their nets in the lagoon. As daughter of the chief, Moana knows that one day the village and all its inhabitants will be her responsibility. This is a bit daunting, particularly as a piece...