Under the Koa Tree

By: Rodrigues, L. R.

Separated from her ʻohana (family) during a fierce Hawaiian storm, a young moʻo (gecko) named Hula is swept away by the winds and finds refuge beneath a sapling koa tree. From that moment on, her journey of survival and discovery begins.

Guided by courage and curiosity, Hula tags along with firefighters, rangers, professors, farmers, fishermen, and dancers across the Big Island of Hawaiʻi. With each new encounter, she learns to adapt, blending into brilliant colors, finding friendship in unexpected places, and gathering hope that one day she will be reunited with her family.

Hula's journey across Hawaiʻi is a joyful celebration of resilience, belonging, and the spirit of aloha.

Will Hula find her way back home beneath the koa tree? Journey with her in this unforgettable Hawaiian tale of love, belonging, and the bonds of ʻohana.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FXCSY5PG
• ISBN13: 9798349618765
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: B N P
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.3" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 4 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 4