The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac by Dawn Casey (English) Paperbac

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Race with the animals of the Zodiac as they compete to have the years of the Chinese calendar named after them. The excitement-filled story is followed by notes on the Chinese calendar, important Chinese holidays, and a chart outlining the animal signs based on birth years.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

Before there was a Chinese calendar, the Jade emperor invited all the animals of the kingdom to a swimming race. Though small, Rat was "clever, ambitious, and quick-witted" and managed to outwit Ox and his friend Cat and win the race. As each animal swam ashore, the Emperor named the years in that order. There were only twelve finishers. There was, however, a great celebration among all thirteen animals. A chart of the character of the winning animals, as well as a list of their years of appearance (they recycle every twelve years), shows the reader what sign he or she was born under. Not only does the Chinese zodiac differ from Western astrology but the monthly calendar differs too, with each Chinese month set according to the moon cycle. Thus, Chinese New Year varies according to when the first new moon of the year begins. Dragon boat festivals and moon festivals are other Chinese celebrations described. The illustrations are a mixture of printed paper collages and acrylics. The colors are particularly striking (jade green included); and the Emperor, his animals, and Chinese ornaments make this a very festive book. AGES: 4 to 9

Author Biography

Dawn Casey has always been passionate about traditional tales, believing that folklore can help answer some of the toughest questions about humankind. Anne Wilson gains much of her inspiration and sense of colour from her travels. She has an MA in Illustration from St. Martin's College of Art, London, and has been illustrating children's books for several years.

Details ISBN1846862027 Author Anne Wilson Short Title GRT RACE Pages 32 Language English Illustrator Anne Wilson ISBN-10 1846862027 ISBN-13 9781846862021 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2008 Imprint Barefoot Books Ltd Subtitle The Story of the Chinese Zodiac Place of Publication Bath Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1975 UK Release Date 2008-09-01 AU Release Date 2008-09-01 NZ Release Date 2008-09-01 Audience Age 4-9 Publisher Barefoot Books Ltd Publication Date 2008-09-01 DEWEY FIC Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this

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