Born in Tokyo, Japan, Kaya Doi graduated with a
degree in design from Tokyo Zokei University. She got her start in
picture books by attending the Atosaki Juku Workshop, held at a
Tokyo bookshop specializing in children's books. Since then she has
created many picture books featuring her delicate color-pencil
drawings. She lives in Chiba Prefecture and maintains a strong
interest in environmental and animal welfare issues.
David Boyd is assistant professor of Japanese at the
University of North Carolina at Charlotte. His translations have
appeared in Monkey Business International, Granta,
and Words Without Borders, among other publications.
“3- to 8-year-olds will read with envy. In cozy, soft and inviting
pictures, we see Chirri and Chirra receive flowers strung on
necklaces to use as tickets when they join all manner of cats at a
Full Moon Festival… Conjuring realms of kindly animals and witty,
serendipitous delights, Kaya Doi’s work exudes real childhood
magic.”
*Wall Street Journal*
STARRED REVIEW! ? “This is a gentle magical adventure with two
intrepid explorers who love to try new things. The lovely soft
colored pastel art shows a happy world with no adults and lots of
friendly cats. The smaller size makes the story that much more
cozy, with the landscape orientation offering lovely panoramic
views of the trip. It’s hard not to smile while reading this sweet
story. Fans of the previous adventures of Chirri and Chirra will be
thrilled with this new offering.”
*Youth Services Book Review*
“In this latest addition to the popular Japanese series, Chirri and
Chirra ride their bicycles into an enchanted forest on a moonlit
night. There they join the Full Moon Festival and have a fanciful
adventure… Their friendly cat hosts provide entertainment, magic,
and friendship. Muted illustrations in pencil and pastel complement
the gentle story, which will be enjoyed for its playfulness and
humor. A very worthwhile, calming addition for story time or one-on
-one reading. This exceptionally tender work will be a soothing
read-aloud at story hours.”
*School Library Journal*
“Chirri and Chirra have another fantastical adventure in this
latest installment of the Japanese series... The text is spare and
descriptive, while the charming, softly focused illustrations add
detail and dimension. Chirri and Chirra are game for adventures and
trusting of the characters they meet. Nothing remotely frightening
interferes; it is all pure, gentle magic, fantasy, and lively
imagination throughout. Sweet, wonderful make-believe. More of this
duo, please.”
*Kirkus Reviews*
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