Bess Press. Size 8"x10". 272 pages. Includes illustrations. Recommended for ages 9 to 12, but adults will also love this book. Includes 350 line drawings and 1,000's of example sentences in both Hawaiian and English that illustrate practical and cultural uses of the language. This easy-to-use dictionary features Hawaiian-English and English-Hawaiian entries for over 2,500 words, highlighting the most common definitions for each -- perfect for young people or beginning students. Thousands of example sentences teach grammatical usages and introduce the complex, poetic nature of Hawaiian language. The examples reflect a range of subjects including current and historical events, wise sayings, contemporary songs, hymns, and chants. A project that took her several years, the Illustrated Hawaiian Dictionary is written by Kahik?healani Wight (Learn Hawaiian at Home), one of Hawai`i's foremost Hawaiian language educators. Robin Yoko Racoma beautifully enlivens the text with over 300 detailed pen and ink line drawings, for which she won a Ka Palapala Po`okela Award.