Toys & Plush
We carry lots of fun island-themed toys and games, and a huge selection of unique plush. Below is just a sampling of our great gifts for keiki (children).
Huli Huli Game: The Original Dice Game From Hawaii$28.80
This original game uses Hawaiian Petroglyphs — the earliest known written form of the Hawaiian language — for friendly competition and fun! Players roll the six handmade, kiln-fired dice to earn points while learning about the names and meanings of petroglyphs. Set includes a silk–screened, zippered canvas game bag; 6 handmade Hawaiian petroglyph dice; laminated dry erase scorecard with instructions; and a dry erase Huli Huli pen.
Kūkulu: Hawaiian Playing Cards$10.00Kūkulu is a fun and interactive card set designed to improve Hawaiian language skills for everyone! Whether you're fluent in Hawaiian or just starting to learn, you will enjoy the many games that can be played with this 92–card deck. For all ages! Game instructions included.
Great White and Go Fish Hawaii
Playing Cards$9.99 each
Classic games get an island twist with these fun cards! Go Fish Hawaii is good old fashioned go fish with pictures of Hawaiian fish, along with their Hawaiian, English, and Latin names. Have fun asking if anyone has a "humuhumunukunukuapua'a!" Great White takes a bite out of Old Maid—it has pictures and info about all kinds of sharks. But don't get stuck with the great white! Both of these unique games are fun for the whole family.
Hulo!
Hawaiian Crossword Game$12.00Hulo! is a fast, fun, and easy way to practice your Hawaiian vocabulary. Whether you know five Hawaiian words or five hundred, you can enjoy learning with friends and family as you race to complete your Hawaiian crossword. Instructions included.
Da Scramble
Pidgin Crossword Game$25.99
Inside stay: Any kine 100 plus letter tiles; one sack dice; da good fun pidgin dictionary; and instrctions. It's "Mo better den da kine!"
SPAM Games
Dice Game, Puzzles & Crazy Eights$8.99 each
Now SPAM is more than Hawaii's favorite canned meat — it's three great games! So invite some friends over to talk story, put together a puzzle and play dice or cards...and don't forget to make some Spam Musubi!
Hanapua Cards$10.95
Hanapua cards are the Hawaiian version of the old Japanese card game, Sakura. The game is played in the same way, but instead of Japanese plants and animals, Hanapua cards have Hawaiian plants and animals such as whales, i'iwi, plumeria, and taro. A great version of a classic game already popular here in the islands.
Look Remember Play$19.95
This locally developed Hawaiian memory game includes 120 beautiful and durable laminated cardboard cards with colorful and interesting images related to Hawaii. This game can be played like the classic "Memory" game, or in different creative ways that teach the players about Hawaii. Look Remember Play comes with a booklet that includes instructions in both English and Japanese, as well as descriptions of most of the images on the cards. Have fun while learning about Hawaii and improving your memory!
Bananagrams Bunch Word Games:
Bananagrams, Pairs in Pears, Appletters, & Zip–It$17.95 each
These fruity and fun word games require no pencil, paper or board; all you need is a table! One hand can be played in as little as 5 minutes. Great family fun as well as being educational! Each game comes in a zipper pouch, making it portable and perfect for travel. Just grab the pouch and go!
Folkmanis PuppetsCheck out our new Folkmanis Puppets! Available in a wide variety of animal friends, these hand puppets are the perfect gift for your special keiki.
Sea Turtle PlushHere in Hawaii, we love sea turtles! We always stock lots of sea turtle plush, in all sizes and styles, from very realistic turtles to colorful friends for tiny keiki.
Come by Basically Books today to find a special sea turtle friend for your special keiki! Sea turtles also make great gifts for grown-ups—we could all use a soft plush friend to snuggle with.
Unique Sealife PlushIn addition to our large collection of sea turtles, we also stock a wide selection of other unique sealife plush. From sharks and rays, to dolphins and clownfish, to moray eels and hermit crabs, we're sure to have something fun from the ocean.
Other Fun PlushWe carry lots of other fun and unique plush, including some huge fluffy friends like our giant tree frog and our giant white tigers!
Prices subject to change without notice. To order any of these products please email us at bbinfo@hawaiiantel.net or call us at (808) 961-0144.