
I will admit, here, that I have no first-hand experience of real life kids responding to these books.
And they always have a perfectly wonderful day.

In each book, the sisters Chirri and Chirra take their bikes on adventures - “ Dring-dring!” - exploring nature or the nearby town, meeting friendly creatures, and finding delicious things to eat. It’s six adorably chipper books by Japanese author/illustrator, Kaya Doi. The Chirri & Chirra picture book series is one of my faves. State of emergency or not, though, all the same anxieties come to visit me, so I like to search out and hold dear books that are just plain and simple goodness. For me they’re an escape, and obviously now is a good time for that.

Hi! Since your eyes are here, I’m assuming books are important to you for one reason or another. This post was written by artist, illustrator, graphic designer, and da Shop bookseller, Mariko Merritt
