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The Animals of Chinese New Year

The Animals of Chinese New Year

By (author): Jen Sookfong Lee   Translated by: Kileasa Che Wan Wong
Baby Board Book
Pages: 28
Themes: Chinese zodiac, Chinese New Year, festival, celebration, myth
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Pub Date: 08/Jan/2019
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Drawing on the myth of the Chinese zodiac, The Animals of Chinese New Year follows twelve animals as they speed across a river, competing to represent the imminent new year in a race held by the Jade Emperor, the most powerful Chinese god. Each animal competes in its own unique way. The ox works hard, the tiger is brave, the dog smiles kindly, but who will win? Bright photographs of babies demonstrating the same traits as the animals in the text, complemented by traditional Chinese graphic elements, accompany Sookfong Lee's lively text.

Orca Book Publishers is pleased to offer this book as a dual-language (English/Simplified Chinese) edition.

Youth Services Book Review - March 5, 2019
"This is the perfect introduction to Chinese New year and the Chinese Zodiac for young children. The text in English and Chinese makes this a good choice for readers learning either language."
Publishers Weekly - November 5, 2018
"Lee offers a sweet introduction to the zodiac for the very young."
Resource Links - October 24, 2018
"With text in both English and Chinese, and showing a diverse group of adorable babies representing the words perfectly, this book is a treasure to experience between caregivers and little ones. It's sure to make memories and be a long-term favourite."
School Library Journal - October 19, 2018
"Adorable…The text and photos allow for an easy connection between adult readers and young listeners. While this book could be enjoyed at any time of year, it is a good fit for holiday displays, programming, and curricula."
Booklist - September 11, 2018
"The layout of the book is crisp and clean, well suited to attracting a baby's attention…A brief note explains the origin of the Chinese zodiac, though that is hardly necessary to enjoy this attractive book."