Overview
From the acclaimed creator of the Chirri & Chirra books, Kaya Doi, comes this absolutely adorable book about Tama the cat and her baby sister. A new baby has just arrived at Tama the cat’s house, and Tama has never seen a baby before! At first, Tama finds the baby adorable. But when the baby starts fussing and making noise, it begins to wear Tama down a bit. All the same, their relationship has been established, and as Tama spends more and more time playing with and learning about the baby, she comes to realize that not only is the baby—with her sweet smile—truly delightful, she is also her true little sister! And then––and this is a great part of the book’s charm––the baby begins to grow, becoming two, three, four, five, and six, and though she outstrips Tama in size and can now hold Tama in her lap, she remains Tama the cat’s little sister!
Full Product Details
Author: Kaya Doi ,
David Boyd ,
Asa Yoneda
Publisher: Enchanted Lion Books
Imprint: Enchanted Lion Books
Dimensions:
Width: 14.90cm
, Height: 1.40cm
, Length: 19.40cm
ISBN: 9781592704613
ISBN 10: 1592704611
Pages: 44
Publication Date: 11 June 2026
Recommended Age: From 3 to 5 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
“Pencil-like linework, minimal but evocative details, and spot colors [lend] warmth and intimacy as the youth, and the relationship, mature… It’s a clear-eyed take on adjustment and a reassuring model that honors the challenges and rewards of welcoming a new family member with open paws.” * Publishers Weekly *
Author Information
Born in Tokyo, Kaya Doi graduated with a degree in design from Tokyo Zokei University. She got her start with picture books by attending the Atosaki Juku workshop, a Tokyo bookshop specializing in picture books. Since then, she has produced numerous picture books featuring her softly styled color-pencil drawings. She now lives in Chiba Prefecture and maintains a strong interest in environmental and animal welfare issues. Since the earthquake of March 2011, she has been active in recovery and shelter efforts for abandoned pets. David Boyd teaches translation at Kobe City University of Foreign Studies. He won the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission Prize for the Translation of Japanese Literature in 2018 for Slow Boat by Hideo Furukawa, in 2022 for The Hole by Hiroko Oyamada, and in 2024 for Takaoka's Travels by Tatsuhiko Shibusawa. Asa Yoneda has translated books by Yukiko Motoya, Rin Usami, and Banana Yoshimoto, among others. Asa's translation of Under the Eye of the Big Bird (Hiromi Kawakami) was shortlisted for the 2025 International Booker Prize.
