Title of Picture Book: Chirri & Chirra
Author: Kaya Doi
Illustrator: Kaya Doi
Publisher and Country (may be self-published): Enchanted Lion Books, New York
Publisher’s Blurb: (no blurb)
Born on Tokyo, Kaya Doi graduated with a design degree from Tokyo Zokei University. She got a start in picture books through the Atosaki Juku Workshop, a program at a Tokyo workshop. Doi has created many wonderful books. She lives in Chiba Prefecture and maintains a strong interest in environmental and animal welfare issues.
Translated from Japanese by Yuki Kaneko.
Theme (Self, Friends, Family, Places, Celebrations, Nature, Technology, etc): family, friends, places
5 Keywords (other than themes): forest, animals, tours, food, concert
Brief Review (in under 50 words): The two girls’ whimsical visit to the forest and meeting interesting animal friends.
Attractive illustrations.
Where to buy or borrow (if available): National Library Board, Singapore
ISBN Number (if available): 978-1-59270-199-5
Submitted by (could be your preferred name, including pen name): Moses