by Kaya Doi (Author), David Boyd (Translator)
A Wall Street Journal 20 Best Children's Books of the Past 20 Years Selection!
Having explored blossoming fields, a magical mound of tall grass, crystal caves and underground passageways, here Chirri and Chirra explore life in town.
In this fifth book of perhaps the most charming series ever, Chirri and Chirra venture down forest paths and through alleyways into a yarn shop and an old woman's house, where they enjoy hot drinks and soup. When they're done, they find a wonderful surprise hidden in the branches of a tree. Memorable for Doi's luminous appreciation of the natural world as well as her respect for beautiful edibles, this new installment is sure to delight!
Author Biography
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. Since the earthquake of 2011 she has been active in recovery and shelter efforts for abandoned pets.
David Boyd teaches translation at Kobe City University of Foreign Studies. He won the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission Prize for the Translation of Japanese Literature in 2018 for
Slow Boat by Hideo Furukawa, in 2022 for
The Hole by Hiroko Oyamada, and in 2024 for
Takaoka's Travels by Tatsuhiko Shibusawa.
Number of Pages: 40
Dimensions: 0.5 x 6.7 x 9.5 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: December 31, 2019
