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Born in Tokyo, 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, a program at a Tokyo bookshop
specializing in illustrated books. Since then she has created many
picture books with her softly styled, color-pencil drawings
She now lives in Chiba Prefecture and maintains a strong interest
in environmental and animal welfare issues. Since the earthquake of
March 2011 she has been active in recovery and shelter efforts for
abandoned pets.
Yuki Kaneko was born and educated in Japan. She is a
sculptor, a translator, an urban naturalist, and a botanist. She
works on New York City's High Line and lives in Brooklyn with her
family.
"'What a perfect day,' says Chirri as this story begins, and she’s
right. Chirri and her sister Chirra go on a day-long bike ride
through a gently rolling pastoral world. Amenities appear just when
they need them: the forest café and the bakery, the bridge over
the stream, the tree (perfect for napping under), and, finally, the
forest hotel, where an animal symphony concert takes place. Adult
humans are completely absent, which leaves room for the fox waiter,
the raccoon baker, the pig flautist, and all the other animals of
this peaceable kingdom. Creatures of all sizes are accommodated,
with tiny teacups for honeybees to drink their sweet violet tea and
hotel rooms suitable for all travelers, from lizards to bears. The
crayon/ pastel illustrations in gentle, saturated colors on
delicious creamy paper are reminiscent of Marie Hall Ets in In the
Forest. There’s no tension here, no roadblocks, no problems for the
girls to solve, just a summer idyll for those kids who cannot
resist making acorns into hats for fairies and whose favorite part
of any story is the description of what the characters ate. What
does the rabbit have for lunch? Carrot buns with lemon jam. Of
course."—Sarah Ellis, STARRED REVIEW, The Horn Book Magazine
"Doi creates her illustrations with colored pencil, pastel, and
crayon, crafting them to look like mid-20th-century lithographs. A
serene, feel-good outing with a cozy, old-fashioned feel." —Kirkus
Reviews
"Doi's illustrations are a large part of the appeal of this book.
The two girls are matching except for the buttons on their dresses.
The illustrations celebrate the different sizes of creatures and
also the food and drink that the girls have along the way. Just the
acorn coffee and clover tea will have your mouth watering. Expect
plenty of tea parties and sandwiches after reading this." —Waking
Brain Cells
"With a sweet story and darling illustrations, softly drawn and
softly tinted on creamy paper, Kaya Doi's U.S. debut picture book,
Chirri & Chirra (Enchanted Lion, 40 pages, $15.95), takes 3- to
8-year-olds into a magical forest filled with genial animals and
scrumptious things to eat. [...] A day of happy adventure ends with
the girls checking into a forest hotel and joining their fellow
guests in a starlit serenade in this charming first volume of a
planned three-book series." —Meghan Cox Gurdon, The Wall Street
Journal
"We are thrilled to share this utterly delightful book by
well-loved Japanese author and illustrator, Kaya Doi. It's an
overwhelmingly charming and quirky read, as only the Japanese know
how. This beautifully perfect oblong tome contains the most
adorable and warm illustrations." —Picture Books Blogger
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