New Releases by Lisa Matsumoto

When Eddie Akamai fails the third grade reading test, he runs away to an enchanted island where all the creatures know how to read and write. Parents can read this chapter book aloud to introduce phonics, whole language, and a love of reading. Highly recommended for challenged readers.

Two sea turtles discover a vast array of fascinating marine life and the challenges they often face in the sea.

Two sea turtles discover a vast array of fascinating marine life and the challenges they often face in the sea.

Merry, a Christmas Elf, falls from Santa's sleigh and lands in Hawaiʻi. Dismayed at the lack of snow or reindeer, he soon discovers the wonders of a Hawaiian Christmas, with the help of Mele the Menehune.

Two sea turtles discover a vast array of fascinating marine life and the challenges they often face in the sea.

Wailana, the waterbug, wakes up everyday to play with her friends and soon feels the joy of turning into a dragonfly.

An adventurous Hawaiian tree snail is swept away into a destroyed valley where he must struggle to save his life from the predators of the rainforest.

On the island of Oʻahu, 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.