Kaya Doi

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.

Kaya Doi's Titles

Chirri & Chirra, In the Night

Chirri & Chirra, In the Night

Chirri and Chirra frolic in the moonlight in the latest whimsical adventure of this much-beloved picture-book series from Japan.With the light...


Chirri & Chirra, The Rainy Day

Chirri & Chirra, The Rainy Day

One cloudy day, Chirri & Chirra decide to go out on their bicycles. Dring-dring, dring dring! It's already starting to rain.


Chirri & Chirra, Under the Sea

Chirri & Chirra, Under the Sea

On their sixth adventure, Chirri and Chirra bicycle beneath the waves, discovering the beauty of coral and seashells, and the deliciousness of...


Chirri & Chirra, On The Town

Chirri & Chirra, On The Town

Having explored blossoming fields, a magical mound of tall grass, crystal caves and underground passageways, here Chirri and Chirra explore life...


Chirri & Chirra, Underground

Chirri & Chirra, Underground

Chirri and Chirra go underground in this charming addition to the Chirri & Chirra series!


Chirri & Chirra, The Snowy Day

Chirri & Chirra, The Snowy Day

Chirri and Chirra travel into the heart of an icy palace, where they discover all sorts of creatures, sights, and foods!


Chirri & Chirra, In the Tall Grass

Chirri & Chirra, In the Tall Grass

Chirri and Chirra go on an imaginative adventure where they discover the small overlooked mysteries of the natural world.


Chirri & Chirra

Chirri & Chirra

The first in a wonderfully imaginative series about two girls that is marked by revealing and lyrical small details.