![]() ![]() The discoveries-hidden talents and hidden treasures-continue until it is time for the twins to pedal home.ĭoi’s artwork mesmerizes. The twins sit down in two open seats and an octopus delivers dessert. In Under the Sea, Chirri and Chirra find a “sea parlor” and once inside there are fish sipping from straws and others lounging on open shells, their drinks on a table in front of them. ![]() ![]() In each, there is magic and whimsy on every page. ![]() In each, the twins explore spaces in nature from a different point of view. Previous books in the series have introduced young readers to life underground, in the snow and into tall strands of grass. “Oh,” the rosy-cheeked twins say as they pedal in the water, surrounded by fish, coral and algae.Ĭhirri & Chirra Under the Sea is the sixth book in Japanese author Kaya Doi’s Chirri & Chirra series to be translated into English, with this translation provided by David Boyd. With those opening words, the twins in their matching white dresses (only a blue pocket differentiates Chirra from Chirri’s red pocket) ride their bikes into a tunnel, headlights illuminating the path ahead. “Let’s take a look, Chirri.” “Yes let’s go, Chirra.” Twins Chirri & Chirra are pedalling on their bicycles when they find a cave: ![]()
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