
Leʻa the Happy-Face Spider Gets Her Smile Back
Leʻa the Happy-Face Spider is alone and discouraged by a storm that has isolated her from her family and friends. As she thinks about what she can do, she remembers the advice of a friend and the love of er ʻohana, especially her mama. These memories motivate her to begin her journey back home. On her way back, Leʻa extends friendship and care to a lost and sad baby koa bug. Together they learn a precious lesson that home is not just a place, but a powerful web of relationships and aloha. This story highlights the power of hoʻomakamaka (friendship), hoʻomau (perseverance), and ʻohana (family)!
Written by Gail Omoto, Jan, and Judy Dill
Illustrated by Garrett Omoto