A complete author read-aloud of Manu, the Boy Who Loved Birds, a children’s story about extinction, conservation, Hawaiian culture, and the relationship between wildlife and habitat. Manu, a young Hawaiian boy, becomes curious about why he was named after the extinct ʻōʻō bird and begins learning about Hawaiʻi’s native forest birds, disappearing forests, and his own cultural heritage.
Through Manu’s experiences at Bishop Museum, research with his family, classroom learning, dreams, and a visit to Hawaiʻi Island, the story shows children that they can take meaningful actions to protect birds and healthy forests.
Listen to the Story and Explore Hawaiian Forest-Bird Conservation
Students watch and listen as the author reads the illustrated book. Follow-up learning can include:
