“Kala of Hawaii” is a children’s book from 1936 which appears to have remained in print for many years. It was republished in 1960 after Hawaii became the 50th state in 1959, which created a burst of interest in Hawaiian subjects.

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In this short book, Kala is shown how to plant pineapples, then enjoys a personal triumph by successfully surfing standing up for the first time, having been given a pep talk by his father.