This magical tale chronicles the adventures of Kala, a young boy who learns to surf on the island of Molokai. Since his father's surfboard is way to big for him. Kala asks Santa Claus to bring him a special red surfboard for Christmas. How can Kala and his mule, Leap, save Christmas fro Hawaii as the storm of the century approaches? Rich in relationships and Hawaiian culture, this work is enlivened by charming, world-class illustrations.