A playful book about the magic of bugs, the wonder of nature, and the power of little things.
BUGS... YUCK!
What are they good for? As it turns out, a lot!
This playful book, written and illustrated by a mother-daughter team, reveals just how important the smallest creatures are in keeping our environment happy and healthy.
Iki is a curious dog excited to grow his first garden this year. But soon after his plants start to grow, he notices some unwelcome visitors: bugs!
Good thing his friend Eddy is here. Eddy is a regenerative farmer who teaches Iki all about how bugs help us. They make soil to grow our food, help flowers turn into fruit, and even make yummy honey.
Kids will love this beautifully illustrated story about the magic of bugs, the wonder of nature, and the power of little things. Iki means “tiny” in Hawaiian, and children will discover alongside Iki how small things can make a big difference.
Meet the Creators
Martha Johnston is an artist, graphic designer, and dog enthusiast. She was inspired to write Iki and his Mighty Friends about her dog-grandchild, Iki, and the Maui farm where he lives. She lives in Michigan with her husband and 3 dogs.
Samantha Garcia is an author, digital marketer, and certified permaculture design specialist. She co-founded the non-profit Regenerative Education Centers with her husband, Eddy Garcia, in 2015. They live on their Maui farm with 3 dogs (including Iki), 7 cats, 5 salamanders, sheep, peacocks, and millions of bugs.
Regenerative Education Centers is a non-profit organization based on Maui. Our vision is to empower minds and cultivate change by sharing regenerative agriculture education and practices. With an unwavering commitment to knowledge, advocacy, and empowerment, we’re creating a vibrant world for present and forthcoming generations. To learn more about our work, visit www.recenters.org.
Meet the Inspiration
Iki, is 5 pounds of loving and neurotic Big Stud energy. He’s a chihuahua mix who lives in Lahaina. He loves whipped cream, his family (particularly his brother Olly), hates wind, and digs holes when he’s stressed.
