Wildlife education (to us) should start as tiny acts of learning, disguised as play.
That’s the whole idea behind our growing collection of educational art goods – from Hawaiian wildlife coloring books to waterproof temporary tattoos and illustrated stickers. Each piece is designed to be equal parts beautiful, hands-on, and rooted in real environmental knowledge. Because we believe in teaching through joy. We believe kids learn best when they don’t even realize they’re learning. And we believe Hawai‘i’s wildlife deserves to be known, protected, and celebrated – starting at home.
Encourage Wildlife Education With Our Many Products:
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Coloring Books
We’ll start here, because these have quietly become the MVPs of every keiki craft drawer. Our wildlife-themed coloring books are built for curious hands – especially the toddler kind.
Parents get to feel good about screen-free time that actually builds knowledge. And for the little ones? It’s a full sensory experience: crayons, colors, animal names, and the pride of making something.
It’s also a perfect jumping-off point for conversations about nature. Ever tried explaining “endangered species” to a preschooler? Let a page full of Hawaiian monk seals do the heavy lifting.
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Temporary Tattoos
We didn’t stop at coloring. Our waterproof temporary tattoo sheets are a favorite for beach days, birthday parties, and impromptu backyard adventures. They last 2–5 days, and yes, they hold up through saltwater swims and sticky shave ice fingers.
But these aren’t just pretty. Flip the sheet over and you’ll find mini educational descriptions that explain the cultural significance and ecology behind each design. What’s that flower on your wrist? A lehua blossom. Want to know how it’s tied to Hawaiian mythology? It’s right there on the back. Suddenly, this tiny piece of temporary body art becomes a conversation starter – a low-key learning moment.
We made these as a way to get information off the page and onto skin. Because sometimes you remember a lesson more when it’s part of a memory. Like the time your kid wore a honu tattoo to the tidepools and then saw one in real life.
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Stickers
If there’s one universal truth, it’s that stickers make everything better. (Especially when they’re waterproof, UV-resistant, and covered in whales.) Our Hawaiian Wildlife Sticker Collection was designed for the everyday – laptops, reusable water bottles, notebooks, car bumpers – but with the same educational mission baked in.
Each sticker features a beautifully illustrated native or endemic species, paired with quick facts on the reverse side. That means every time you hand one over, you're not just sharing a decoration – you’re sharing a little bit of knowledge. A little reminder that Hawai‘i is home to some of the rarest and most remarkable creatures on Earth.
Why Learning About Wildlife Makes a Difference
We talk a lot about “protecting the ‘āina,” but that starts with understanding what we’re protecting. That’s where these simple items come in. They're not just cute – they're tools. Tools for wildlife education that help kids and adults alike build a deeper connection with Hawai‘i’s wildlife. Tools that turn idle moments (waiting at a restaurant, riding in the car, sitting at the beach) into soft, teachable ones.
Hawai‘i has the highest rate of endangered species in the country. Native birds, coastal plants, coral reefs – our biodiversity is precious and precarious. But if you introduce a child to these creatures early, let them color them, wear them, stick them on their lunchbox – then they grow up knowing. And knowing leads to caring. And caring leads to action.
And Wildlife-Inspired Every Purchase Gives Back
Here’s the part we’re really proud of: Every item you buy directly supports Advanced Wildlife Education, a nonprofit that develops conservation-focused learning materials and works to protect the native species of Hawai‘i.
A Crayon Today, a Wildlife Expert Tomorrow
It’s easy to think big when it comes to wildlife protection – marine reserves, forest cleanups, grant-funded science. And all of that’s important. But so is this: a kid, a crayon, a sea turtle. Or a flower on a forearm. A whale sticker on the family cooler.
The little things add up. They plant seeds. They spark curiosity. And if we do it right, they make wildlife education feel less like a textbook and more like a part of everyday life in Hawai‘i.
So go ahead – color outside the lines. Stick a gecko on your laptop. Rock a lehua blossom on your shoulder. You’re not just playing. You’re teaching. You’re learning. You’re showing up for the ‘āina in the most joyful, hands-on way possible.
And we’re so glad you’re part of it.