Pueo (Hawaiian Short-eared Owl)
Scientific name: Asio flammeus sandwichensis


What is it about owls that inspires so many myths and legends? Owls are a symbol of wisdom; their watchful eyes penetrate the darkness, seeing all. Flying by night, they are guides, messengers and navigators of the supernatural. The Romans saw owls as omens of death, while the Greeks saw owls as a sign of victory in battle. To the Hawaiians, the pueo, or Hawaiian Short-eared Owl, was worshiped as a god or a guardian spirit.

The Hawaiian Short-eared Owl is the only native owl in Hawai'i (the common barn owl was introduced in the 1950's as rodent control). Most active at dawn and at dusk (and sometimes, at mid-day), Pueo have large eyes that allow them to hunt in dim light. In fact, the eyes of owls are so large, relative to their heads, that they can't look from side to side; that's why owls have such flexible necks.

Soft, specialized feathers help the pueo to hunt in silence. Besides rodents, pueo also eat insects and rarely, birds in open, grassy fields and dry forests.

2003 Ka Palapala Po'okela Award Winner, Excellence in Children's Books




Lullaby Moon
Written by Elaine Masters
Illustrated by Tammy Yee
Music by Malia Elliot
Island Heritage Publishing, 2002

A dreamy adventure about Koa, a little Hawaiian boy who would rather play outside than fall asleep. Koa soon finds himself befriended by an owl, or Pueo, who takes him on a magical exploration of the island's wildlife. Under the watchful gaze of Lullaby Moon, Koa learns how bats, bees and green sea turtles spend their night.

Featuring boldly illustrated lift-a-flaps and a CD by Malia Elliot, of the popular performing and songwriting duo, Leon & Malia.

'I'iwi (Hawaiian Honeycreeper)
Scientific name: Vestiaria coccinea



What's that squeaky song? Peering through tree ferns, you spy a red bird high in the rainforest canopy. It hops from branch to branch, dipping its long curved beak into the flowers for a sip of nectar. After it has visited every lehua blossom, it flies off in search of more nectar.

The scarlet 'i'iwi (ee-EE-vee) is one of the most beautiful birds in Hawai'i. It uses its long, sickle-shaped beak to probe for nectar in native lobeliad flowers and 'ohi'a blossoms. It also feeds on insects and larvae.

'I'iwi usually breed from February to September. Clutches of one to three whitish eggs with dark brown markings are laid in cup-shaped nests. The eggs hatch after 14 days. The newly hatched chicks have bright orange skin, with patches of soft down on their head and wings. After three weeks, the fledglings grow speckled yellow-green feathers and can fly with ease! The red adult plummage will gradually appear first on the breast, then head.

The 'i'iwi was valued by Hawaiians for its orange-red feathers, which were used to make feather capes, helmets and other symbols of Hawaiian royalty. Bird catchers would venture into the forest, looking for trees with blossoms to attract hungry 'i'iwi. Sticky sap was smeared on the branches of select trees. Sometimes the bird catcher would imitate a bird's song, or recite a special chant to lure more birds. An 'i'iwi that landed on the sap would be held fast in the sticky trap!

Although 'i'iwi are still fairly common on most of the islands, it is rare on O'ahu and Moloka'i and no longer found on Lana'i. Most of the decline is blamed on loss of habitat, as native forests are cleared for farming, grazing, and development. Another threat has been the spread of avian malaria.

Color the Arizona State Flag:


Admission: 48th State (February 14, 1912)
Capital: Phoenix

Nickname: The Grand Canyon State

State Motto: Ditat Deus (God enriches)
State Song: Arizona March Song, lyrics by Margaret Rowe Clifford, music by Maurice Blumenthal

State Amphibian: Arizona Tree Frog
State Bird: Coues' Cactus Wren
State Butterfly: Two-tailed Swallowtail
State Fish: Arizona Trout
State Flower: Saguaro Cactus Blossom
State Gem: Turquoise
State Mammal: Ringtail
State Reptile: Arizona Ridge-nosed Rattlesnake
State Tree: Blue Palo Verde

Pulelehua (Kamehameha Butterfly)

Scientific name: Vanessa tameamea

The pulelehua, or Kamehameha butterfly, is one of only two butterflies native to Hawai'i. With its bright red wings, bold black borders, and 2 1/2 inch wingspan, pulelehua are often seen fluttering near koa trees, where adults feed on the sweet sap oozing from broken branches.

Pulelehua lay their eggs on the mamaki plant, a native shrub that was sometimes used by Hawaiians to make a coarse tapa (the leaves are also used to make an herbal tea). Young caterpillars protect themselves by cutting a flap of leaf, pulling it over themselves, and securing it with silk to make a shelter. As they grow older, the caterpillars sit motionless on the branches, waiting for nightfall. Once the sun has set and the forest birds have gone to sleep, it is safe for the caterpillars to venture onto the leaves to eat. Even their chrysalis is well-camouflaged, looking like a withered leaf. In a little over two weeks, the chrysalis splits open, and out pops a beautiful pulelehua!


Print and Fold Hawaii's State Butterfly, the Pulelehua




Difficulty: Easy


Directions:


1. Print and cut out origami butterfly.






2a. With printed side facing down,
2b. Fold in half along diagonal line.
2c. Unfold and repeat the diagonal fold on other side.






3a. With printed side facing up,
3b. Fold in half along horizontal line.
3c. Unfold. Your origami should be creased as illustrated.






4. Carefully fold along creases, forming a "tent" as illustrated.






5a. Fold the right "tent" corner up along line A, as illustrated.
5b. Fold the left "tent" corner up along line B, as illustrated.






6a. Turn butterfly origami over, printed side down.
6b. Fold down along line C.
6c. Pinch or crease in center as illustrated.






Your butterfly origami is ready to fly!





©2009 Tammy Yee
All rights reserved.

The Diana fritillary butterfly is the official state butterfly of Arkansas. Found in wooded areas along southern and eastern North America, in the Arkansas River Valley and along the Appalachian mountains, this beautiful butterfly is noted for the dramatic differences between males and females. Males appear brown with bright orange markings, while females are dark blue with bright blue markings.

Diana fritillary caterpillars feed on violet leaves. As adults, they feed on flower nectar and dung.



Print and fold an origami Diana Fritillary Butterfly. For folding instructions, follow the same directions as the Tiger Swallowtail Origami.



©2010 Tammy Yee

Color the Alabama State Flag:


Admission: 22nd State (December 18, 1819)
Capital: Montgomery

Nicknames:
The Heart of Dixie (unofficial)
The Yellowhammer State (originating from the Civil War)
The Cotton State (unofficial)

State Motto: Audemus jura nostra defendere (We Dare Maintain Our Rights)
State Song: Alabama, lyrics by Julia S. Tutwiler, music by Edna Gockel-Gussen

State Amphibian: Red Hills Salamander
State Bird: Yellowhammer Woodpecker
State Bird (Game Bird): Wild Turkey

State Butterfly: Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

State Fish (Freshwater): Largemouth Bass
State Fish (Saltwater): Fighting Tarpon
State Flower: Camellia

State Flower (Wildflower): Oak-leaf Hydrangea
State Gem: Star Blue Quartz
State Insect: Monarch Butterfly
State Mammal: Black Bear
State Mineral: Hematite
State Reptile: Red-Bellied Turtle

State Tree: Southern Longleaf Pine

With its distinctive orange and black markings, the monarch butterfly is the most famous of North American butterflies, best known for its long migrations.

No single butterfly survives the journey. Instead, it takes four generations of butterflies to travel south to southern California and Mexico to winter in warmer climates. There, they roost by the thousands, sometimes covering trees. In the spring, they begin the long migration back up to the United States and Canada.

The monarch butterfly is the official state butterfly of Alabama, Minnesota, Vermont and West Virginia.

Print and Fold a Monarch Butterfly Origami:

Difficulty: Easy

Directions: Follow the same directions as below.

1a. Print and cut out image along outer solid lines.

2a. With printed side facing down,

2b. Fold in half along diagonal line.

2c. Unfold and repeat the diagonal fold on other side.

3a. With printed side facing up,

3b. Fold in half along horizontal line.

3c. Unfold. Your paper should be creased as illustrated.

4. Carefully fold along creases, forming a "tent" as illustrated.

5a. Fold the right "tent" corner up along line A, as illustrated.
5b. Fold the left "tent" corner up along line B, as illustrated.

6a. Turn butterfly over, printed side down.
6b. Fold down along line C.
6c. Pinch or crease in center as illustrated.

Your monarch butterfly is ready to fly!

©2010 Tammy Yee
All rights reserved.

There are three species of red-bellied turtles in the United States: the endangered Alabama red-bellied turtle (Alabama's official state reptile), the threatened Eastern red-bellied turtle (also known as the American red-bellied turtle or the Northern Red-bellied Cooter), and the Florida red-bellied turtle.

The threats to these brightly colored turtles are many, ranging from wetland loss, habitat fragmentation, pollution, collection of turtles for food and pets. In Alabama, fences are being built to protect turtles crossing highways in search of nesting areas.



Print and Fold an Origami Red-Bellied Turtle:




Difficulty: Easy


Directions:

1A. Print and cut out origami along outer solid lines.
1B. Fold up along line A. Unfold.
1C. Fold down along line B. Unfold.







2A. Turn paper over so that printed side is facing down.
2B. Fold up along diagonal line C. Unfold.
2C. Fold up along diagonal line D. Unfold.







3A. Fold down along diagonal line E. Unfold.
3B. Fold down along diagonal line F. Unfold.
3C. Your origami should now be creased as illustrated.







4A. Fold bottom half up along creases as shown.
4B. Fold top half down along creases as shown.
4C. Your origami should appear as illustrated.







5A. Fold head up.
5B. Fold rear flipper down as shown.
5C. Repeat on other side.







6A. Turn your turtle over, so that the printed side is facing up.
6B. Fold side of shell under as shown.
6C. Repeat on other side.
6D. Fold top of shell under.








"Accordian" fold the tail by tucking it back, then folding it forward. Your red-bellied turtle origami is done!

Print red-bellied turtle origami

The Western Tiger Swallowtail is a commonly found in western North America, from British Columbia to North Dakota in the north to Baja California and New Mexico in the South.

The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, found throughout the Eastern United States as far north as southern Vermont and west to Eastern Colorado, is the official state butterfly of Alabama, Delaware, Georgia, South Carolina and Virginia.

Butterflies emerge from their chrysalis in February to May, gathering near pools and streams where they drink and replenish minerals.


Difficulty: Easy

Directions:


1. Print and cut out origami swallowtail butterfly.




For the next few steps, follow instructions to Monarch Butterfly Origami:
2a. With printed side facing down,
2b. Fold in half diagonally along B.
2c. Unfold and repeat the diagonal fold along C.





3a. With printed side facing up,
3b. Fold in half horizontally along A.
3c. Unfold. Your origami should be creased as illustrated.





4. Carefully fold along creases, forming a "tent" as illustrated.





5a. Fold the right "tent" corner up along D, as illustrated.
5b. Fold the left "tent" corner up along E, as illustrated.





6. Your Origami Western Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly should look like this:





7. Turn butterfly origami over, printed side down.





8a. Fold up along F. Note that corners will pull in to either side.
8b. Crease corners flat, as indicated by arrows.




9. Turn your origami butterfly over.



10a. Fold butterfly in half vertically, so wings are together.
10b. Crease one wing down, diagonally, to form body.
10b. Fold down the other wing, diagonally, as shown.


11. Open wings up. Your butterfly is done!


©2010 Tammy Yee
All rights reserved.

Print and fold an Origami flowers:

Camellia Origami
The camellia is the official Alabama State Flower.

Tiger Lily Origami

Iris Origami
The iris is the official state flower for Tennessee, and the official state wildflower for Louisiana (Louisiana iris) and Michigan (dwarf lake iris). It is also celebrated in Japan it the Iris Festival (Shobu no Sekku), because its long leaves resemble the blade of a sword.





Poinsettia Origami


©2012 Tammy Yee
All rights reserved

Fun Facts: On August 21, 1959, Hawaii became the 50th state of the union. Admission Day or Statehood Day is a legal holiday in Hawaii and is celebrated on the third Friday in August to commemorate admission into the Union. The Hawaiian flag was commissioned by Kamehameha the Great in 1816 while Hawaii was still a kingdom. The eight stripes represent the eight major Hawaiian islands (Hawaii, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, Oahu, Kauai and Niihau) and the Union Jack in the upper left corner symbolizes the kingdom's friendship with Britain. Color the Hawaiian Flag Nickname: The Aloha State Motto: Ua Mau Ke Ea O Ka 'Aina I Ka Pono (The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness) Song: Hawai'i Pono'i (written by King David Kalakaua) Capital: Honolulu (on Oahu) Geography: the Hawaiian Archipelago consists of 132 islands stretching over 1500 miles, and is one of the most remote places on Earth. Population: 1.3 million Demographics: Hawaii is known for its diversity. There are no ethnic majorities. Japanese 23.3% White 18.7% Filipino 11.6% Chinese 10.7% Hispanic 4.4% Korean 4.2% Native Hawaiian 3.6% African American 1.6% Vietnamese 1.6% Samoan 1.5% Flower: Ma'o hau hele (yellow Hawaiian hibiscus, or Hibiscus brackenridgei) Bird: nene (Hawaiian goose) Color Hawaii's State Bird Mammal: Humpback Whale Insect: Pulelehua (Kamehameha Butterfly) Tree: kukui (candlenut) Gemstone: black coral Color Hawaii's State Gem History World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument  "The USS Arizona is the final resting place for many of the ship's 1,177 crewmen who lost their lives on December 7, 1941..." read more Color the USS Arizona Memorial: Kamehameha, the Lonely One Legend surrounds the birth and death of Hawai'i's greatest warrior-king. Kamehameha I, also known as Kamehameha the Great...read more Color Kamehameha the Great Nature Pacific Green Sea Turtle (Honu) Did you know that all the hatchlings in the nest of the Pacific green sea turtle are either male or female? The sex of the turtles is determined by the temperature of the nest. Cooler nests produce a clutch of males, while warmer nests produce females...read more Color a Baby Sea Turtle Hawaiian Monk Seal Today, there are less than 1,500 Hawaiian monk seals in the entire world. Monk Seal Hawaiian monk seals are one of only two mammals that are endemic, or found only in Hawaii...read more Color a Hawaiian Monk Seal Pup

Fun Stuff: Coloring Count and Color Creatures of the Reef Mammals of Hawaii Hawaii State Flag Under the Sea with Baby Honu Crafts Hawaiian Honeycreeper Mask Hawaiian Owl Mask Origami Dollar Bill Folding: Aloha Shirt Green Sea Turtle (Honu) Hawaiian Butterfly (Pulelehua) Hawaiian Limpet ('Opihi) Hawaiian Owl (Pueo) Humpback Whale Puppets Hawaiian Owl and Turtle Puzzles Kamehameha the Great Crossword Coloring and Activity Books for long trips

Hawaiian Books Your Child Might Like:
A is for Aloha From the meaning of the word aloha to the plight of the state bird author U'ilani Goldsberry answers questions that most Malihinis have about this lush multi-island paradise. Completes Sleeping Bear Press's acclaimed Discover America State by State series.	From Hawai'i with Aloha, Grandma and Grandpa Did you know... That Kilauea has spewed enough lava to fill more than a million Olympic-sized swimming pools? That a newborn humpack whale calf drinks one hundred gallons of milk a day? Or that twenty-seven Waimea Canyons stretched end to end can fit into the Grand Canyon?  Children learn about the wonders of Hawai'i as they join Grandma and Grandpa on a trip through the Hawaiian Islands.	Baby Honu's Incredible Journey Baby Honu has just hatched from his egg. Will he find the courage to face sand crabs and sea birds on his perilous journey to the sea? And what wondrous creatures will he encounter in the ocean? A best-selling island classic, with a helpful glossary to educate children about Hawaiian marine life.

©2010 Tammy Yee
All rights reserved.

Robert Lang merges mathematics with aesthetics to fold complex origami insects and creatures from a single sheet of paper. His scientific approach helps him make folds once thought impossible -- and has secured his place as one of the first great Western masters of the art. Here he explains the history and principles behind origami, and how it is applied in engineering space telescopes, solar sails and airbags.

To learn more, visit his website: www.langorigami.com

Recycle tuna cans and clothespins to create candle holders and centerpiece planters for your summer barbeque! A great summer project for the kids.

Materials:
Empty tuna cans, washed and dried
Clothespins
Paint




Arrange and clip clothespins around edge of tuna can.


Paint red, white and blue...and you're done!

Print and fold an origami flower bouquet to show Mom how much she means to you on this Mother's Day:

Camelia Origami

Tiger Lily Origami

Iris Origami


©2012 Tammy Yee
All rights reserved

THIS WEEKEND: HAWAII BOOK AND MUSIC FESTIVAL:
A celebration of Story and Song on the Frank F. Fasi Civic Grounds at Honolulu Hale. FREE admission and parking.

Author Signing in the Barnes & Noble tent, Saturday, May 5, 3pm.

Keiki activities: Origami, coloring and sketching in the Keiki Activity Booth, Sunday, May 6, 1:30pm.

These are fun: print and construct paper cats and your favorite dog breeds!

Print and Fold Totoro, from Hayao Miyazaki's classic animated film, My Neighbor Totoro (となりのトトロ, Tonari no Totoro).


Difficulty: Easy

Directions: 

1. Print Totoro Origami and cut out along outer line (choose between smiling Totoro and quiet Totoro).

2. Turn origami over, with printed side facing down. Fold along diagonal line A, as shown.
3. Fold up along diagonal line B, as shown.


4. Fold along diagonal line C, as shown.

5. Repeat origami fold on other side.


6. Fold along vertical line E, as shown. Then fold along line F, to create one of your origami Totoro's hands.

0 Comments on Totoro Origami as of 1/1/1900 Add a Comment More from this Blog | Email This | Add a Tag 46. Happy Saint Patrick's Day! 0 Comments | Previous | Top | Next By: Tammy Yee, Author/Illustrator, on 3/17/2012 Blog: Origami n' Stuff 4 Kids (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap) JacketFlap tags:  Add a tag  Here are two articles explaining traditions and myths about Saint Patrick: The Facts, Myths and Traditions of St. Patrick's Day: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2011/03/110316-saint-patricks-day-2011-march-17-facts-ireland-irish-nation/ Who Was Saint Patrick? http://news.discovery.com/history/who-was-st-patrick.html#mkcpgn=rssnws1   0 Comments on Happy Saint Patrick's Day! as of 1/1/1900 Add a Comment More from this Blog | Email This | Add a Tag 47. Wee Leprechauns 0 Comments | Previous | Top | Next By: Tammy Yee, Author/Illustrator, on 2/29/2012 Blog: Origami n' Stuff 4 Kids (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap) JacketFlap tags:  Add a tag Here's a fun idea...making Wee Leprechauns out of recycled toilet tissue rolls, construction paper and pipe cleaners! 0 Comments on Wee Leprechauns as of 1/1/1900 Add a Comment More from this Blog | Email This | Add a Tag 48. HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2012 is the Year of the Dragon 0 Comments | Previous | Top | Next By: Tammy Yee, Author/Illustrator, on 1/8/2012 Blog: Origami n' Stuff 4 Kids (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap) JacketFlap tags:  Add a tag 1928 January 23 to February 09 1929 1940 February 08 to January 26 1941 1952 January 27 to February 13 1953 1964 February 13 to February 01 1965 1976 January 31 to February 17 1977 1988 February 17 to February 05 1989 2000 February 05 to January 23 2001 2012 January 23 to February 09 2013 PERSONALITY You are the most eccentric of the cycle. Born with a natural charisma, it is unlikely that you will escape unnoticed at a social gathering. You are lively company and interested in the world around you. You are full of energy and enthusiasm. You also have a brave and charitable side to your character. If a friend has a problem, you will offer help, and when others retreat, you will step forward to resolve the problem with diplomacy and authority.  At times you become frustrated with others because they do not have your stamina or skills. You border on being a perfectionist and will always try to maintain the high standards you set for yourself. Often you will work long hours in order to achieve what you want. However, if ever your trust has been abused or your dignity wounded, you can become very bitter and will take a long time to forgive and forget. Be careful that you do not run the risk of being overly-confident because it may cause you to make errors of judgment. However if this occurs, you have the ability to recover and pick up the pieces again. Your strong will-power and assertive personality will lead you to be successful in your chosen profession. Your leadership qualities are at its peak when you can put your own ideas and policies into action. You have many friends and will often be the center of attention. You have so much confidence in yourself that you can often become a source of inspiration for others. In China, a Dragon person is always selected to be the head of a carnival and he is also blessed with luck. MARRIAGE 0 Comments on HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2012 is the Year of the Dragon as of 1/1/1900 Add a Comment More from this Blog | Email This | Add a Tag 49. Origami Poinsettia 0 Comments | Previous | Top | Next By: Tammy Yee, Author/Illustrator, on 12/17/2011 Blog: Origami n' Stuff 4 Kids (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap) JacketFlap tags:  Add a tag Print and fold an Origami Poinsettia for Christmas! Great for home-made crafts, cards, gift tags and Christmas tree decorations. Directions: 1. Print and cut out Christmas Origami Poinsettia pattern. 2. With printed side facing down, fold diagonally as shown. 3. Repeat diagonal fold on opposite side, as shown. 4. Fold upper corner of Origami Poinsettia down, as shown. 5. Fold corner up, as shown, to create poinsettia petal. 6. Repeat on right corner... 7. And repeat on left corner... 0 Comments on Origami Poinsettia as of 1/1/1900 Add a Comment More from this Blog | Email This | Add a Tag 50. Fall Cut Out Patterns and Clip Art 0 Comments | Previous | Top | By: Tammy Yee, Author/Illustrator, on 11/17/2011 Blog: Origami n' Stuff 4 Kids (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap) JacketFlap tags:  fall, thanksgiving, Add a tag Print and cut out to decorate cards, posters and crafts. ©2011 Tammy Yee All rights reserved. 0 Comments on Fall Cut Out Patterns and Clip Art as of 1/1/1900 Add a Comment More from this Blog | Email This | Add a Tag View Next 25 Posts © 2017 Jacketflap.com                         About Us   FAQ   Advertise on JacketFlap   About our Widgets program for Publishers   Privacy   Terms