The Great Race - The Story of the Chinese Zodiac by Dawn Casey, Illustrated by Anne Wilson
Read Alone: Ages 6-10; Read Together: Ages 4-8
Barefoot Books, 2006
Cautions: None, but cat lovers will be disappointed that the feline didn’t make the top 12.

Kiwi Magazine Description:
The story of the 12 animals that comprise the Lunar New Year is one of my all-time favorites, but it has never been told so beautifully or depicted so richly as in this book by Dawn Casey. You can’t help but feel sorry for the cat who misses out on a spot, but you cheer for the strategic rat who wins first place. It was no surprise to learn my daughter was born in the Year of the Monkey. A great addition to every family library.

Publisher’s Description:

Which animal will win the race and get the first year of the Chinese calendar named after them?

Race long with Rat, Monkey, Dragon, and their companions while discovering the origin of the Chinese Zodiac. This bright and colorful book includes intriguing notes about the Chinese calendar, the festivals, and the animal that rules each year.

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