Too Many Mangos

Summary of Book

Based on the author's childhood experiences, Too Many Mangos is the story of two young Hawaiians, Kama and Nani, who help their grandpa pick mangos from the giant mango tree. They pick large, small, ripe, half-ripe, and even green mangos. But this time, they've picked too many, so it's time to load up the wagon and share the tasty treats with friends and family. Along the way, they show young readers the many ways to enjoy the treasured island fruit, and introduce their friendly neighbors around the block. Tammy Paikai's thoughtful text and Don Robinson's vibrant illustrations capture the joys of island living while teaching a valuable lesson about friendship and community.

Author Biography

Tammy Paikai grew up on Oahu and enjoys the rich cultures and beauty of the islands. She and her husand reside in Waipio Gentry and have raised three wonderful children. As a child she loved writing poetry and drawing. She now enjoys working in a creative environment as a representative of The Madden Corporation.

Illustrator Biography

Don Robinson has become the Hawaii's go-to book illustrator. A quiet man who looks younger than his 53 years, the local-born Moiliili resident has made a name for himself for his fine draftsmanship on three children's books published by Island Heritage, the most recent being "Plumeria Princess and Tutu's Magic 'Ukulele," authored by North Carolinian Cathy East Dubowski, released last month.

His two previous books, "Kamehameha: The Boy Who Became a Warrior King" (written by Ellie Crowe) and "Mr. Miyataki's Marvelous Machine" (with Tandy Newsome), won the 2004 Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau Kahili Award for Literary Arts and the 2005 Ka Palapala Po'okela Award for Excellence in Children's Illustrative or Photographic Books, respectively.