His translations have appeared in Monkey Business International, Granta, and Words Without Borders, among other publications.About the Book The first in a wonderfully imaginative series about two girls that is marked by revealing and lyrical small details. David Boyd holds a masters degree from the University of Tokyo and is currently a Ph.D. Since the earthquake of 2011 she has been active in recovery and shelter efforts for abandoned pets. She lives in Chiba Prefecture and maintains a strong interest in environmental and animal welfare issues. Since then she has created many picture books featuring her delicate color-pencil drawings. She got her start in picture books by attending the Atosaki Juku Workshop, held at a Tokyo bookshop specializing in childrens books.
International Examiner About the Author Born in Tokyo, Japan, Kaya Doi graduated with a degree in design from Tokyo Zokei University. These delightful books are a welcome escape for young children from their anxieties.Curiosity is a good thing, and it is wonderful for children to see that joy awaits at the other end of curious inquiry.
The exquisite art radiates joy and has a dreamy quality to it that reflects how children imagine their ideal world to be. She creates the illustrations in these books with colored pencils, pastels, and crayons, crafting them to give an old-world feel, a time of innocence and simplicity. Kirkus Reviews These whimsical stories are low on the angst scale and high on the charm meter.Doi is known for her softly styled drawings on rich creamy paper. Doi employs her characteristic smudgy style, rounded, flowing shapes surrounded by soft borders of white that reinforce the cozy feel. Memorable for Dois luminous appreciation of the natural world as well as her respect for beautiful edibles, this new installment is sure to delight! Review Quotes Dring-dring, dring-dring! Chirri and Chirras bicycle bells summon readers on another serene adventure. When theyre done, they find a wonderful surprise hidden in the branches of a tree. About the Book Having explored blossoming fields, a magical mound of tall grass, crystal caves and underground passageways, here Chirri and Chirra explore life in town! Book Synopsis Having explored blossoming fields, a magical mound of tall grass, crystal caves and underground passageways, here Chirri and Chirra explore life in town! Winner of Multicultural Award, 2021 Northern Lights Book Awards 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 womans house, where they enjoy hot drinks and soup.
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