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Chirri & Chirra, In the Night Spiral-Bound | 2022-12-27

Kaya Doi (Created by) David Boyd (Translated by)

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A Wall Street Journal 20 Best Children's Books of the Past 20 Years Selection!

Chirri and Chirra frolic in the moonlight in the latest whimsical adventure of this much-beloved picture-book series from Japan.

With the light of their trusty bicycles and a glorious full moon illuminating the darkness, Chirri and Chirra go on a nighttime adventure, accompanied by their new cat friends. From fizzy full-moon drinks that give them cat ears and tails to sparkling flower necklaces that grant them access to a special night market, the inseparable duo enjoys all the dreamy treats that the Full Moon Festival has to offer, basking in the warmth and light of discovery, generosity, and friendship.

Publisher: ABRAMS
Original Binding: Hardcover Picture Book
Pages: 40 pages
ISBN-10: 1592703844
Item Weight: 0.6 lbs
Dimensions: 9.3 x 0.5 x 6.5 inches
Customer Reviews: 4 out of 5 stars 31 to 100 ratings
  • A Wall Street Journal 20 Best Children's Books of the Past 20 Years Selection
  • A New York Magazine 2024 Holiday Gift Guide Selection

One of the Wall Street Journal's "20 Best Children's Books of the Past 20 Years: Most Beguiling Picture-Book Series!" "These enchanting books are like a dream of childhood--full of kindness, adventure and eccentric delights." -Meghan Cox Gurdon / The Wall Street Journal

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.