Playful learning inspired by Hawai‘i’s mixed plate culture

Founded by former teacher and mom April, Keiki Kaukau was created to reflect Hawai‘i’s multicultural food traditions in children’s play. Inspired by her son’s toy kitchen, April began designing wooden play foods, puzzles, and books that celebrate local favorites, from musubi to shave ice.

Each piece honors culture through play while giving back to the community, with a portion of sales supporting the Hawai‘i Foodbank and local youth programs.