Moana: The Mighty Maui Makes a Friend

My boys (ages 4 and 9) are crazy about the Moana movie and they especially love Maui. It can be very difficult to find Maui related items with so much of the merchandise geared toward girls. When I saw this book I knew it was a must have! The looks on their faces when I pulled it out as a surprise at bedtime were worth every penny spent and more. They really enjoyed the story (which is told from Maui's perspective) and have asked to read it multiple times. If you have a Moana or Maui fan then this is a great book to add to your library!

It's a cute, easy story for young readers 4 - 6 to try to read or to have as a bed time story.I purchased it because it had very nice illustrations and gives you a look at Maui's island stranded life before Moana found him.I really enjoyed the wide fantastic fantasy concepts in the film of Moana with Tamatoa, Lalotai, Ti Feti, and the mention of the Gods who raised Maui.I would love to see more of the relationship between Maui and Tamatoa, the film hinted they knew each other for a long time and were likely friends before Maui for whatever reason removed one of his legs.Hope there will be more books brought out that explore the Moana film universe be it for any reader audience Disney markets to - young to older children and teens such as they do with Frozen’s book franchise.

Tells the story of Maui from his point of view. Focusing on friendship. Lovely story my son loved it.

空を押し上げ、島を引き上げ、太陽を捕まえる...様々な偉業を成し遂げてきた彼ですが、まだ成し遂げていなかったことがありました。...それが「友達作り」です。そんな彼が、海に流されてきた少女との出会いをきっかけに、どのような変化があったのかが書かれています。話は、マウイが読者に語りかける形式で進みます。映画本編をなぞるだけの内容ではないので、とても楽しく読ませていただきました。絵も温かみがあって、見応えがありました。ファンなら買って損はないと思います。

The book was very short and easy read. It was funny, so my little ones stay engaged throughout the whole story.