Those charming Japanese sisters, Chirri and Chirra, return in this third picture-book devoted to their magical bicycling adventures. Taking off into the woods on the first day of snow, they encounter a beautiful white world, eventually coming upon an ice door that leads them into another enchanted encounter with a cast of animal friends. Playing with frozen flower-marbles, enjoying a dip in the hot springs, taking a nap in a bear family's igloo - the sisters have a magical time...

Every bit as delightful as its two predecessors - Chirri & Chirra and Chirri & Chirra: In the Tall Grass - Chirri & Churra: The Snowy Day pairs an engaging and ultimately magical story with charming and adorable artwork. I loved the first two tales about this pair, but given my fondness for wintry white landscapes, this one is undoubtedly my favorite yet! There is a gentle, matter-of-fact way that author/illustrator Kaya Doi depicts the amazing creatures her characters meet, and the extraordinary experiences they have, that is very appealing. I am so glad that Brooklyn-based publisher, Enchanted Lion Books, has been making these stories available to English speakers, and I hope they continue to do so! Recommended to anyone who has enjoyed other tales of Chirra and Chirra, and to anyone seeking magical picture-book adventures. ( )

Chirri and Chirra take another charming adventure, this one in the wintertime. The book's small, unusual trim size - a landscape orientation - sets it apart from other picture books. The colored pencil illustrations have lots of detail for those who like to inspect each page thoroughly before moving on.

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Re-read January 2019 ( )