Maka the Tree Snail Discovers His Worth

Maka is an an arboreal mollusk (tree snail) endemic to Hawai‘i, on his journey of self-acceptance and humility. The contemporary story also addresses the rapid ‘ōhi‘a death fungus that has spread over 100,000 acres on Hawai‘i Island and was just recently found on Kaua‘i.

Authors: Gail Omoto / Jan & Judy Dill
Illustrated by Garrett Omoto

 Includes companion Read Along CD–Narrated by Aaron Mahi.