Toko of Coco Oko

Even on the tiny island of Coco Oko it can be difficult to fine one's place in life. Toko soon discovers this as he sets out to make a place for himself amongst his fellow Coco Okoans. He seeks the help of The Great Coconut (the God of his village) to make him a great fisherman, boat builder, and even a banana gatherer. But Toko seems to get no help at all. It is not until he learns the truth about The Great Coconut, and ultimately, himself, that his way is made clear. In his first picture book for children, Andrew J. Shoup searches for the answer to the often difficult question, "Where do I fit in?" Through this story, set against the exotic backdrop of a tiny tropical island depicted in wonderful color-saturated illustrations, we discover that the answer may lie closer than we think.Andrew J. Shoup is the author of 'Toko of Coco Oko', published 2002 under ISBN 9780972043601 and ISBN 0972043608.