Book Synopsis

From the acclaimed creator of the Chirri & Chirra books, Kaya Doi, comes this absolutely adorable book about Tama the cat and her baby sister.

Tama the cat has never seen a baby before. So when a newborn comes to Tama's house, the cat is in for a big surprise! As Tama quickly learns, babies cry and fuss and sleep and sleep, but they also laugh and play and explore, and give the sweetest smiles and the warmest hugs. Soon, Baby starts to crawl and begins to follow Tama around, and the pair becomes the best of sisters and the best of friends. And no matter how old she gets or how big she grows compared to the cat, Baby will always be Tama's little sister!

Written and illustrated by Kaya Doi, this is a playful and heartwarming picture book about welcoming a new baby into the family--perfect for baby showers and new siblings!

About the Author

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 is assistant professor of Japanese at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. His translations have appeared in Monkey Business International, Granta, and Words Without Borders, among other publications. 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.