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 Hawaiis most feared household pest, the giant B-52 cockroach.
This is a story to be enjoyed by children and adults alike.
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A Cockroach`s Life,
By Ann Azuma (Kobe, Hyogo-ken Japan) - See all my reviews
This review is from: How the B-52 Cockroach Learned to Fly (Hardcover)
If your children enjoyed A Bug`s Life, if they like bugs, or if you live in Hawaii or other milieu where this large flying cockroach makes its home, they will probably be charmed by Kimo and his valiant search to gain the cockroaches` acceptance in the insect kingdom. Kimo the cockroach must prove his usefulness to insect kind. Unlike his other compatriots, he believes in himself and cockroach kind. At first he only tries to imitate what other insects do (My boys were quite concerned when he ate wood along with the termites, but it did not agree with him.) Despite many setbacks, he finally discovers his own strongpoint, just when things look their bleakest, and is able to utilize his talents to distinguish the B-52 cockroach and gain the queen`s approbation.Aside from being a whimsical take on an annoying, and sometimes frightening pest (have you ever been dive-bombed by an inch and a half long cockroach late at night?) this warm and funny story also teaches the importance of believing in and being yourself as well as recognizing and using your strongpoints. Sumptuous illustrations complement this enjoyable story.
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