Books About Polynesia

The Best Polynesia Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about polynesia? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Call It Courage
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 1940

Call It Courage

By Armstrong Sperry

A boy faces the sea to conquer fear and prove his courage.

Newbery Medal (1941)
95 pages· 19,399 words· Est. 2 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 14,856 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Mafatu, son of the Great Chief of Hikueru, fears the sea that claimed his mother. Branded a coward, he sets out alone with his dog and albatross to confront his terror. A fierce storm and a deserted island test his resolve and resourcefulness. Will Mafatu's journey transform him from a fearful boy into a courageous legend? Discover the tale that the people of Hikueru still sing around their fires.
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1891

The Bottle Imp

A wish-granting bottle promises hell. Can love save Keawe?

60 pages
3.7/5 Goodreads · 8,896 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In the enchanting South Seas, Keawe acquires a bottle that fulfills any wish but dooms its owner to eternal damnation. As he grapples with this perilous gift, his love for the enchanting Kokua offers a glimmer of hope. Will their love be strong enough to break the curse, or will Keawe's desires lead him to a fiery fate? Dive into a tale where love and danger intertwine, and every wish comes with a price.
Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2023

Moana

Can she save her island from disaster?

24 pages
4.4/5 Goodreads · 5 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Moana faces a daunting challenge: her island is in peril. With courage and determination, she embarks on a journey to uncover the secrets that could save her home. Will she succeed?
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

Moana

A demigod's quest for friendship leads to an epic ocean adventure.

32 pages· 370 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,775 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Maui, a shapeshifting demigod with a magical fishhook, has achieved great feats but never found friendship. When he meets Moana, a determined voyager, they embark on a daring journey to restore the Heart of Te Fiti. As they face formidable challenges, Maui must learn the true meaning of being a friend. Will their bond be enough to overcome the ocean's trials and save their world?
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