Books recommended by the Hawaii State Library:

“A Big Mooncake for Little Star”

By Grace Lin

Little Star and her mother baked a delicious and big mooncake. Mama told her that she isn’t allowed to eat it just yet. But what happens if Little Star sneaks a bite? Caldecott Honor Book. For ages 3-5.

“Monday’s Not Coming”

By Tiffany D. Jackson

Monday Charles is missing, and only Claudia seems to notice. Claudia and Monday have always been inseparable — more sisters than friends. So when Monday doesn’t turn up for the first day of school, Claudia’s worried. As Claudia digs deeper into her friend’s disappearance, she discovers that no one seems to remember the last time they saw Monday. How can a teenage girl just vanish without anyone noticing that she’s gone? For ages 14 and up.