A colorful baby dolphin goes on a quest to find his friend Honu, a baby sea turtle, in “Honu, Honu, Where Are You?” (Island Heritage, $11.95), by Tammy Paikai. Young children will have fun lifting the flaps to find Honu’s hiding spots. An array of other sea creatures, including a whale, crabs, starfish and colorful coral are featured.

Paikai is a beloved local author who has written books such as “Aloha is…,” “Too Many Mangos” and “Grandpa’s Mixed-Up Luau,” which was adapted into a play last year.

Vivid illustrations are provided by Big Island resident Yuko Green.

“Island Toes” (Bess Press, $16.95), by Christin Lozano, will keep pre-readers and early readers giggling with an array of feet from clean to stinky and flipper toes and slipper toes. Island activities like snorkeling, swimming and hula are highlighted, and several blank pages are included so children can stamp, trace or draw their own toes.

Lozano began her career as an elementary school teacher, and one of her favorite activities was reading aloud to the class, which led to her position as the reference librarian at Kaimuki Public Library. After reading countless books with mainland themes, she decided to write her first book dedicated to local keiki. Colorful illustrations of local-style feet are provided by Mariko Merritt.

“Hush Little Keiki” (Bess Press, $14.95), by Kim Vukovich, is a Hawaii lullaby that localizes the traditional children’s lullaby “Hush Little Baby.” A mother and child share island-style escapades including a hula dance, papaya treats and whale watching.

Vukovich grew up on Maui and spent much of her childhood playing outdoors. She hopes the tale inspires parents to bring their own children outside.

Pages fold out to display lyrical couplets. Mariko Merritt illustrates the tale.

“Wordsworth, It’s in Your Pocket!” (Watermark Publishing, $10.95), by Frances H. Kakugawa and illustrator Andrew J. Catanzariti, is a reminder for kids to unplug and interact with others in everyday adventures.

In this fourth installment of the Wordsworth series, the mouse feels like he’s losing his friends to video games and electronics. He devises a plan to free his friends from their electronic addictions.

Though the message is aimed at young children, the target audience might have difficulty staying focused through the wordy story.