Glossary

"A hui hou" means "Until we meet again", in the Hawaiian language.

An auditorium is a room built to enable an audience to hear and view performances, such as a theater.

A finale is the end of a show, the last song, or the last performance.

A flamingo is a large bird with pink feathers, a long neck, and long legs. The pink color comes from the shrimp and other crustations the bird eats by filtering water through their beak.

A gecko is small or medium-sized lizard with pads on the undersides of their feet that enable them to cling to smooth surfaces and to run upside down on ceilings.

Ginger is a scented tropical plant. Ginger is used in soups and teas. Ginger is also a proper name.

Illustrations are drawings or pictures. The illustrator is the person who makes the illustrations.

Makani means "wind" in the Hawaiian language. Makani is also a popular name for boys and girls.

Parrots are colorful birds that can be taught to talk.

A penguin is a bird that cannot fly. Penguins live near water and dive for fish.

Polar bears are large white bears that can way up to 1,500 lbs. They live in polar regions and use their white coats to blend in with the ice and snow.

Unison means at the same time. Involves singing, or talking, or motions of the body with two or more people.

Having open eyes, wide in surprise or fear.

A zookeeper works in the zoo to keep the animals healthy and happy.