Chirri & Chirra On the Town
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Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2005

Chirri & Chirra On the Town

Written by Kaya Doi · Translated by David Boyd

Book #5 in the Chirri & Chirra series

Two adventurers uncover a hidden surprise in town.

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34 pages
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Chirri and Chirra pedal through town, weaving through forest paths and alleyways. Their journey leads them to a cozy yarn shop and a welcoming old woman's house, where they savor warm drinks and soup. As they explore, a hidden surprise awaits them in the branches of a tree. What delightful discovery will they make in this enchanting adventure?

From the publisher

In this fifth book of perhaps the most charming series ever, Chirri and Chirra venture down forest paths and through alleyways into a yarn shop and an old woman’s house, where they enjoy hot drinks and soup. When they’re done, they find a wonderful surprise hidden in the branches of a tree. Memorable for Doi’s luminous appreciation of the natural world as well as her respect for beautiful edibles, this new installment is sure to delight!

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
34
Reading age
3–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
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Book details

Publication
Published
December 31, 2019
First published
November 1, 2005
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781592702787

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