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
BIG ISLAND, HILO:
TUESDAY, April 7th, 2:30-4:30pm
KA WAIHONA/MANAKA MELE
NATIVE FOREST BIRD ART
194 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI 96720
Come paint your own native forest bird paper models at the Ka Waihona Mele Manaka Event Series in Hilo!
A craft station will be set up through out the week of Merrie Monarch...so please stop by and create a native forest bird to take home! I'll be there to host the native forest bird art activity and read "Under the Ōhiʻa Tree" from 2:30 to 4:30 on Tuesday, April 7th.
BOOK EVENTS:
BOOK INTERVIEW:
A short clip...
highlighting some of the inspiration behind writing and illustrating "Under the ʻŌihiʻa Tree"
...interview by HPR's Lillian Tsang
...aired 1/23/26 on The Conversation
FREE COLORING SHEETS:
These coloring sheets were created for readers to review which small native forest birds remain on their island... Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, and the Big Island!
Please subscribe below and the coloring sheet download links will be sent! Iʻm still figuring out how to automate this...but theyʻll get to you!
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
