Five-and-half-year-old Kimo longs to be a surfer like his brothers, two of the best wave riders on the North Shore. With their help, he learns the steps to becoming a surfer. He also listens to his mother's story that encourages him to keep trying. With his own persistence he finally succeeds. This surfing story was written from the heart for young, (3-8) up and coming surfers. Each page is filled with brightly colored North Shore realism, allowing kids to relate to kids. A fun and inspiring picture book, each page has a border across the bottom, depicting Hawaiian foliage common to the area. A back glossary describes the leaves and some of their uses.