チリとチリリ- まちのおはなし

Chirri & Chirra

by Kaya Doi, どい かや

どい/かや
1969年、東京に生まれる。東京造形大学デザイン科卒業。千葉県在住(本データはこの書籍が刊行された当時に掲載されていたものです)

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Fantasy, Fiction, Japan, Asia, Family

32 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 2005

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.

Reviews

[Hilary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another very beautiful Chirri and Chirra adventure. The siblings ride their bicycles in to town and visit some shops. They buy some yarn dyed with flower petals and then visit the weaver who makes scarves from their yarn whilst they drink tea. Later they stop at a house to have soup and then venture into the garden where they hear their names being called. Investigating further they find they are being called by birds in a nest whose little ones have just hatched. They stay for a celebration with the bird community

I love these books, if I had small children I these would be first on my list to buy. The illustrations are so skilful and are packed full of details. The colours are wonderful, they are so pretty and soft and show just the sort of details children are interested in. The storylines are all interesting and would make ideal and comforting bedtime reads.

Highly recommended, I can't wait to find a small person to read this with!

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a lovely gentle story illustrated with beautiful detailed pictures that convey softness and comfort. As a knitter and someone who revels in color, I love that the first place the children visit is "a shop with spools of thread and yarn in every color!"

[Abigail · Rating 4 out of 5]

Those delightful bicycling twins, Chirri and Chirra, whose story has been chronicled in four previous picture-books, return in this newest title, once again setting out on a magical adventure. This time their journey takes them into town, rather than into some kind of wilderness, and they interact with the proprietor of a thread and yarn shop; with a weaver, who turns their yarn into beautiful scarves; and with the owner of a beautiful house...

Much like its predecessors, I greatly enjoyed Chirri & Chirra: On the Town, appreciating both the gentle, magical story, and the beautiful, charming artwork. As always, I found myself wishing I lived in these sisters' magical world! This one is a little different, in that it features so many other people, rather than animals. Of course, Chirri and Chirra also interact with the birds that have been calling to them throughout the story, so this is not a tale that has no natural interaction. Highly recommended, to anyone looking for lovely, magical picture-books, and to those who have enjoyed other stories about this pair.

[Kathryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

For me, this wasn't quite as magical as the other books in the series since it is set in town instead of the natural world and has more "normal" activities like going shopping or interacting with other humans (instead of the usual animals). However, this is a small criticism and had I not read the other books, too, I may have given this one five stars. The town is enchanting and the story is still full of wonder an delight -- the ending is simply beautiful and perfect for a spring-time read.

[Linden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love these beautifully illustrated Japanese picture books!

[Juli Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Maybe my favorite so far.

[Guilherme Semionato · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wanna die inside those books.

[Andrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm so in love with the soft and classic feel of the Chirri & Chirra books, and this one is no exception! In this adventure, the twins go through their town on a bike ride, looking at beautiful buildings and spending time with their lovely neighbors. There are so many gorgeous details to notice and admire, and you want to jump right in and join them!

[Becky B · Rating 4 out of 5]

Chirri and Chirra hop on their bikes and venture into the old town for a day of adventures.

I feel like this adventure takes a step back in time about 100 years with the old fashion loom, just traipsing into a stranger's house and eating soup there, etc. There isn't much of a plot to this story, it's more like following Chirri and Chirra amble around town, but the artwork in these books is so delightful. It is just relaxing and cozy to look at. Imaginative kids should eat this up. Now I'm hungry for good pumpkin soup.

[Rose Rosetree · Rating 5 out of 5]

More adventures for Chirri and Chirra:

Oh, the thread. The OOOHHHH, THE yarn; followed by:

Such wonderful things, made for them out of their gorgeously chosen yarn. (No spoilers from me, just a bit of longing. I wouldn't mind having that.)

One party follows after another, and all of it brimming with innocence and wonder -- including some of the loveliest illustrations I've ever seen in picture books.

Thank you again, Kaya Doi-san.

[Thomasin Propson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Most beloved of the Chirri & Chirra books to date! My ranking is below.

What I LOVE: a realistic and cozy stroll (bike ride/walk) through their sweet little town, saying hello to the people. Doi's illustrations are just... wonderful!

Series' books ranked from my most beloved to least:
- On the Town
- In the Night
- The Rainy Day
- Chirri & Chirra (original)
- Underground
- In the Tall Grass
- The Snowy Day
- Under the Sea

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

Chirri and Chirra ride their bikes to town. They pick out colors for new scarves. The picture with the birds at the end is gorgeous. But I definitely thought of Hansel and Gretel when they went into the stranger lady's house. That is not a good idea!

[Andréa]

Note: I accessed a digital review copy of this book through Edelweiss.

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the whimsical charm of these books.

[Tom · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story takes a turn that makes no sense, but Doi's drawings are adorable (a word not usually in my vocabulary): detailed and whimsical, with a broad palette of pastels.

[Megan Wagner · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love these books so much! They are delightful.

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a fan of these bike riding twins. Especially love the textile theme is this book.

[Stacie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dring-dring! Those free spirited kids, Chirri & Chirra, shop until they drop in a prettily depicted example of advanced capitalism at its finest.

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series continues to impress me. Love it.

[Victoria Whipple · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully illustrated story of two sisters and a day in the life of their village.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Chirri and Chirra explore shops in their town and enjoy some handmade goods.

[kim · Rating 3 out of 5]

cute but weird

[c · Rating 3 out of 5]

(3.5)

[TK421 · Rating 3 out of 5]

#WorldKidLitMonth (2020)

[Markymark · Rating 2 out of 5]

Artwork was cute but there wasn't much to the story in this picture book.

[The Transmuted Tree · Rating 3 out of 5]

Red 1st

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

5 stars for the illustrations and 3.5 stars for the story.

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

The illustrations and stories are delightful in each book of this series and capture children's imaginations.

[Dianna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adorable!

[Pierre-Luc Landry · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beautiful adventure of Chirri and Chirra who experience human and animal kindness in an old little town. Wholesome album with warm images reminiscent of wax pastel drawings.