It wasn't a book but a DVD. I am Polynesian & always looking for a way to share my culture with my children and my grandchildren. Great story line & very entertaining. The "grown" Johnny Lingo in the story happens to be a Tongan actor. He is a rare commodity - an actor who happens to be Tongan - which is my ethnic background. Proud to be Polynesian & happy to recommend this family friendly show to others.