Praise for Chirri & Chirra, In the Tall Grass

A Wall Street Journal 20 Best Children’s Books of the Past 20 Years SelectionA Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2017A New York Magazine 2024 Holiday Gift Guide SelectionOne 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."
The Wall Street Journal

Featured in New York Magazine's 2024 Holiday Gift Guide: Best Books to Gift to Little Kids! "It’s simple, and the colored-pencil illustrations are very charming — the best imaginative treats."
New York Magazine’s The Strategist

I love a book that is just so clearly written to access the world inside a child’s mind... It’s an adventure to nowhere and everywhere and is so visually enchanting.
New York Magazine’s The Strategist

STARRED REVIEW! ? "Utterly charming."
Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

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.

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.

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