The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac
Style: BB-007
The Jade Emperor is concerned because his country does not have a calendar, and no one can tell one year from the next. He decides to hold a race across a great river, and the order in which the animals finish will determine the order of the years. The event is exciting as the creatures maneuver for position, only to be bested in the end by the clever Rat. In this retelling of the ancient legend, Casey maintains the pace well.
This bright and colorful book includes intriguing notes about the Chinese calendar, the festivals, and the animal that rules each year.
Written by: Dawn Casey
Illustrated by: Anne Wilson
Read Alone: Ages 6-10
Read Together: Ages 4-8
ISBN: 9781905236770
Hardcover; Jacketed; Full-color illustrations; 32pp;
8.25 x 10.75 inches
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