This rich, short read aloud folk tale tells the story of a fisherman whole learned the ways of the ocean and the currents from a friendly whale.

The story of Moana is rooted in the rich culture of the islands of Oceania. Folk tales and legends are part of the very fabric of that culture. The Introduction -- The Story of Te Fiti which sets the context for the story of Moana -- is one such tale. The author includes several short folk tales interspersed throughout the book.