Chirri & Chirra, Under the Sea (Chirri & Chirra #6)
by Kaya Doi (Author)
On their sixth adventure, Chirri and Chirra bicycle beneath the waves, discovering the beauty of coral and the deliciousness of marine edibles. Chirri and Chirra are pedaling along when they find a cave. At the end of the tunnel, they see a light. Oh! They are under the sea! They pedal through a maze of color and pass through an opening in the seaweed, into a scene of seashells of all colors and shapes. Naturally, they come upon sea treats, such as parfait à la conch and marine soda jelly topped with pearl cream.
This is the happy, lovely world of Chirri and Chirra, where they stumble on the most wonderful surprises. 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.
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Kirkus
Young readers will find much to excite and amaze in this gentle fantastical adventure and visual delight.
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School Library Journal
The sixth outing for Chirri and Chirra finds them deep under the waves, where a delightful adventure awaits. They have fancy desserts, watch a fish song and dance revue, find a cave full of treasures, and then it's back on their bicycles to pedal up to the surface. Throughout thier underwater visit, they are welcomed and given gifts. The children seem pleased but not especially surprised by their fantastic surroundings and the hospitality of the anthropomorphic undersea creatures. Adorable illustrations show a softly shaded wonderland with many small details that reward careful looking. VERDICT Best for one-on-one-sharing, this gentle tale will charm both established fans and newcomers to the series.—Sarah Stone, San Francisco Public Library
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"Utterly charming."―STARRED REVIEW, Kirkus Reviews
"...Doi's gauzy images revel in the details described. It's a delicious vision of the rewards of curiosity, exploration, and having the freedom to chase adventures wherever they lead."―Publishers Weekly
"Doi's books are completely unique. The two characters react to nature and the foods offered them with wonder and curiosity. There is no fear here, just adventure and joy."―Tasha Saecker, Waking Brain Cells
"A beautifully rendered portrayal of the magic of childhood." ―Miranda Rosbach, My Bookbloom
JUV013070 - Juvenile Fiction | Family | Siblings
JUV002170 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Marine Life
Bicycles
Marine life
Cycling
Marine habitats
Seas
