This book introduces children to flowers found throughout the Hawaiian islands. Instructions towards the beginning and questions posed throughout the work offer tips to help readers get the most out of the guide. Counting flower petals becomes an effective means of navigating the contents since the photographic gallery of blooms gets categorized based on that same trait for easy reference—moving from examples of flowers with one petal all the way to ten petals. Great emphasis is put on grouping flowers based on their similarities to aid in conducting further research into each specimen, including the use of symmetry. A glossary at the back discusses each flower shown in the guide, followed by examples of counting to ten in Hawaiian and other languages. There is also a list of referenced sources.

Teaching children to categorize flowers based on the number of petals is a fun and easy way to encourage them to pay attention to these types of plants. Additionally, it is an effective way to introduce younger readers to learn how to navigate larger and thicker guides on flowers, as well as a beautiful means to familiarize them with the vibrant varieties available specifically in Hawaii. The colorful photographs offer helpful and detailed close-ups of each flower, and the glossary is insightful and packed with information for younger and older readers alike. The inclusion of the referenced sources helps to point readers in new directions for further studies. Thanks to all these elements, this photographic guide is easy to access and contains valuable resources for anyone interested in learning more about some common flowers in Hawaii.

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