Pistachio the Owl by Kristi Shimada is a sweet story about an owl family. Pistachio is the oldest of the siblings, his sister is Macadamia, and the youngest is Cashew. They are burrowing owls, so instead of living in trees, their homes are in the...

Kristi Shimada writes children's stories that are not only fun and original, but also teach valuable lessons to children and their parents. Children may learn most things at school and with their friends, but the deep and heartfelt teachings and lessons are learned at home...

The Samurai's Gift by Kristi Shimada is part fable and part self-help book for kids. Yoshi is a young Japanese boy who is suffering from asthma and the flu. His father is reading him his favorite book about samurai warriors until finally, Yoshi falls asleep,...

Residing in The Quartz Crystal Palace, a young fairy named Serafina awaits her coming of age ceremony, where she will be handed her wand and crown. Serafina, who is also a princess, feels nervous about the ceremony as she knows her wings will change and...

Megumi & Kukana Friends Forever is a cute children's picture book written by Kristi Shimada and Illustrated by Eko Setiawan. The story follows the unique friendship between Megumi, a Japanese girl, and Kukana, a Hawaiian girl. Megumi and her family recently moved to Hawaii, and...

Journey to Rainbow Valley by Kristi Shimada is a beautiful spiritual picture book for young children. A young girl named Mariko and her father are in the garden planting a tree where Mariko's late mother used to sit often. Mariko is sad at the thought...

The Sea Princess is a children's adventure picture book written by Kristi Shimada with illustrations by Eko Setiawan. The fourth installment in The Lilia Series, it follows Princess Avalon, an eight-year-old mermaid living with her parents in Bellus Castle, in the Sea of Antares. Her...