BOOKS

Under the ʻŌhiʻa Tree

A whimsical introduction to Hawaiʻi's native forest species

Meet Hawai'i's beloved 'ōhiʻa tree and the many species who rely on ʻōhiʻa for habitat or food— including the islands' remaining native forest birds, land snails, insects, spiders, a bat, and even other plants.

This hand-illustrated children's book is an invitation to listen deeply and make joyful observations each time you take an adventure into the forest.

hardcover | 48 pages | 10" x 10" | published by Bess Press

LAULIMA NATURE CENTER /

MOUNTAIN VIEW

BOOK LAUNCH PARTY !

Sunday, Dec 7 at 1 pm

Laulima Nature Center

in Mountain View

FREE KEIKI EVENT

Featuring the debut reading of Under the ʻŌhiʻa Tree on the Big Island, native bird crafts, and book signing!

Street parking in Mountain View as well as red cinder lot mauka of Laulima!

HAWAIʻI ISLAND EVENTS:

KA WAIHONA / HILO

BOOK READING &

BIRD PUPPETS !

Saturday, Dec 13 at 10:30 am

Ka Waihona / inside Island Nation

Downtown Hilo Bayfront

FREE KEIKI EVENT

Featuring: a read aloud, native bird crafts, and book signing!ext here...

Enchanting Creatures of Hawaiʻi Island: A COLORING BOOK

Enchanting Creatures of Hawaiʻi Island takes you on a journey—through over 34 hand-drawn coloring pages, fun ecological facts, and whimsical rhymes—from volcanic mountain slopes down to the sea.

Featured are the delightful forest birds unique to Hawaiʻi Island (aka “the Big Island”).

A must-have for families planning a visit to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Remember your coloring pencils and crayons!

8.5" x 11" | published by Petroglyph Press

Third Edition 2025