This magical book by Japanese author/illustrator Kaya Doi and translated by Yuki Kaneko is a must-read. In the third book of the series, twin sisters Chirri & Chirra are back exploring beautiful winter scenery with their animal friends. The story has foxes, bears, birds, goats, and cats. It also has hot springs, delicious food, and creative landscapes. Doi brings us a delightful, unique art style. Her winter wonderland story connects the reader to a magical miniature world with a touch that evokes the same emotions as reading a traditional Japanese children's book. The illustrations are beautiful, and the story is so whimsical that you feel transported to the fantasy world. It is a book that you and your little ones would likely want to re-read many times over. This can be read as a stand-alone even though it belongs to a series.
Whether you are new to Doi's work or are already a fan, you won't be disappointed by this book. Let yourself be surprisingly amazed.
--reviewed by Yesianne R.