Praise for Chirri & Chirra, The Snowy Day

A Wall Street Journal 20 Best Children’s Books of the Past 20 Years SelectionA Powell’s Books Best of 2017 PickA 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."
Meghan Cox Gurdon

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.
Comedy writer and bestselling author Bess Kalb

Turning the pages of the Chirri & Chirra books, imports from Japan, feels like falling into a tiny, exquisite dream. This latest one has a wintertime theme and a mochi-colored palette. The adorableness is off the charts as the rosy-cheeked twins head out on their bikes and find the usual talking animals, sweet treats and other early childhood wish-fulfillment items (marbles, hand-held lanterns, a shelf of colorful books). This outing, on the first day of snowfall, takes them to an ice structure teeming with fun, then on to a cozy igloo for the night.
The New York Times

About the Author

Born in Tokyo, Kaya Doi graduated with a degree in design from Tokyo Zokei University. She got her start with picture books by attending the Atosaki Juku workshop, a Tokyo bookshop specializing in picture books. Since then she has produced numerous picture books featuring her softly styled, color-pencil drawings. She now lives in Chiba Prefecture and maintains a strong interest in environmental and animal welfare issues. Since the earthquake of March 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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