The Menehune and the Birds

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The Menehune and the Birds

Program Category: PREL | E Hoʻomau

Kēhau, a young Menehune boy, and his best friend, a little elepaio bird, discover that a group of men has been killing the birds of the Kaua’i rainforest in order to harvest their feathers faster. Kēhau and Elepaio seek out the Menehune Chief and his warriors to help save their friends and find a way to change the habits of these men or risk losing the beautiful birds forever.

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