How the B-52 cockroach learned to fly

By Lisa Matsumoto

Subjects: Insects, Fiction, Cockroaches

Description: On the island of Oahu, Kimo, a brave young cockroach, dreams of a better life for all roaches. Tired of living in the garbage, Kimo sets off on his quest to prove that roaches deserve a respected place in the insect kingdom. Lisa Matsumoto's story and Michael Furuya's paintings bring to life a delightful and humorous tale about the unusual habits of Hawaii's most feared household pest, the giant B-52 cockroach.