Banana Baby in Waikiki Author:Judi Mjelde, Greg Young When the trade winds kick in and the tide is high, Banana — Baby takes a wild ride in her canoe along the shore of Waikiki. With — outstanding illustrations by Kerne Erickson, the reader is taken on — a visual adventure of Waikiki as Banana Baby discovers the ocean — and its creatures. This picture book embraces Diamond Head and — the natural wonders... more » that Waikiki exemplifies.
Banana Baby in Waikiki is the first of a series of children's books
based on the character, Banana Baby.
About the Illustrator - Kerne Erickson is considered by many
to be the premier representative of "Retro Realism" - an art form that evokes
the feeling and innocence of a bygone era. Kerne Erickson's Travel inspired
art has been exhibited throughout the United States, Germany, England,
Japan and Brazil. He has visited Hawai'i on numerous occasions and has
created a series of iconic images that capture the spirit of the islands. His
easel paintings have been featured in American Artist Magazine and in
major surf related publications throughout the world. With over 36 years
of painting, Erickson is one of Americans premier artists working today.« less