The Honolulu Theatre for Youths adaptation of "Musubi Man," a picture book by Sandi Takayama, will be presented at selected Oahu public libraries through April 29.

"Musubi Man," a local-style version of "The Gingerbread Man," is based on a play written by Lee Cataluna. Like the gingerbread man in the classic tale, the musubi man is determined not to be eaten. He leads his pursuers on a merry chase until reaching the ocean, and must match wits with a surfer.

The surprise ending provides a unique Hawaii twist to the story.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library of Hawaii, this free 30-minute performance is recommended for children ages 2 to 5.

The continuing schedule:

Thursday, April 2, 3 p.m. - Kahuku Public & School Library (293-8935)

Saturday, April 4, 10:30 a.m. - Kapolei Public Library (693-7050)

Tuesday, April 7, 5:30 p.m. - Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library (831-6831)

Wednesday, April 8, 3 p.m. - Hawaii Kai Public Library (397-5833)

Saturday, April 11, 10:30 a.m. - McCully-Moiliili Public Library (973-1099)

Wednesday, April 15, 3 p.m. - Mililani Public Library (627-7470)

Saturday, April 18, 10:30 a.m. - Hawaii State Library-Edna Allyn Room for Children (586-3510)

Monday, April 27, 3 p.m. - Pearl City Public Library (453-6566)

Wednesday, April 29. 6 p.m. - Kalihi-Palama Public Library (832-3466)

This program schedule is subject to change. Contact the hosting library a soon as possible if a sign language interpreter or other special accommodation is needed. For more information, please visit www.librarieshawaii.org or call the hosting library.