“Moana the Honu Gets Help from Friends” (Partners in Development Foundation, $16.95), a sixth children’s book in the series written by Gail Omoto and Jan and Judy Dill and illustrated by Garrett Omoto, is a tale about friendship, cooperation and being mindful of the environment. When Moana the Hawaiian green sea turtle misses her daily meeting with her friends, her concerned animal buddies — an opihi, an octopus, an eel, a crab and a seabird introduced in earlier stories in the series — go on a mission to find her. As they explore the Pacific Ocean, they find Moana trapped in floating marine debris and work together to free her. A read-along CD narrated by Jack Johnson is included.

Readers go on magical journey with pup

“Peekaboo the Poi Dog” (Island Heritage, $13.95), written in rhyme by Wendy Kunimitsu Haraguchi, takes you on a magical, imaginative expedition with Peekaboo, the cherubic puppy. The illustrations by Kat Uno make young readers feel as though they are journeying along with Peekaboo on her grand adventures. The poi dog’s favorite beach towel is transformed as she windsurfs in Kailua, skis down Mauna Kea and paddles a kayak along the Kauai coast. It becomes her cape as she flies past the Pali and her ti-leaf skirt as she dances hula. Then it turns into a hammock so Peekaboo can reflect on her day while enjoying a shave ice in the ocean breeze. Parents, along with the kids, will enjoy this charming read.

Book offers parents potty-training tips

“All Pau with Diapers: A Potty Book for Hawaii’s Kids” (BeachHouse Publishing, $7.95), written and illustrated by Holly Braffet, is a tool for local parents to use during the potty-training process. It’s meant to start the conversation as kids transition out of diapers. Rhymes are repeated to help kids learn the simple steps of using the toilet. Unlike national titles, “All Pau With Diapers” includes local toileting words “shi-shi” and “doo-doo,” familiar in many Hawaii households. Braffet, a children’s librarian, has also illustrated “If You Were a Dinosaur in Hawaii,” “Keala Up a Tree,” “Kekoa and the Egg Mystery” and “Maka the Magic Music Maker.”