The animals featured in the story are truly representative of the animals found in Hawaii's rain forest. At the end of the book, there are photos of the animals mentioned in the story, and short descriptions of each, along with their origins. Have students brainstorm ideas of what the people of Hawaii can do to protect these animals. After reading the story, have the students look at the photos at the end of the book. As a class, have students hypothesize whether each animal is an indigenous, or introduced species.
Students can make a diorama of the Hawaiian rain forest.
Have students select their favorite rain forest animal and write clues about them, without mentioning the animal's name. Clues should include information about the animal's full grown size, their diet, and physical characteristics. The clues can be used for riddles, a trivia game for a review, or just for fun. Have students select their favorite animal, and create a poster along with a brief description of their animal. Have students decide what the best solution for protecting these animals might be, and create an information center that can be displayed in the school.