Chinese zodiac, asian zodiac,books children Oliver Chin

The Asian Zodiac, based on the lunar year cycle, is shared by the Japanese, the
Chinese, and other people worldwide. Like the Western Zodiac, the Asian Zodiac is
based in part on the idea that people born in the same time period tend to share
certain personality traits. While, the Western Zodiac assigns astrological signs
based on the month in which a person was born, the Asian Zodiac assigns
astrological signs based on the year in which a person was born. In the Asian Zodiac,
each year has a corresponding animal sign that repeats in twelve-year cycles. The
lunar year typically begins in late January or early February each year. In 2007,
February 18 will mark the beginning of the Year of the Pig/Boar.

Once upon a time, the Emperor called all the animals to him in a great race.
The Emperor said he would name a year for the first twelve animals to reach
him, in the order in which they arrived.

Early on the day of the race, the cat and rat (who were best friends at the time)
decided to ask the ox to carry them across the wide river to the Emperor. The
ox agreed to help them. Just after the three animals entered the river, however,
the scheming rat pushed the cat into the water. The ox and rat crossed the river
safely, but just as they reached the shore, the rat hopped off the ox and rushed
ahead to be the first animal to reach the Emperor. The ox, then, was the second
animal to reach the Emperor.

Meanwhile, the cat struggled to swim across the river. One by one, ten other
animals reached the Emperor and had years named after them.

Finally, the tired, wet cat managed to cross the river and reach the Emperor...
but it was too late. The Emperor had already named all twelve years for the
animals who arrived before the cat. The cat was very disappointed and utterly
furious at her friend, the rat, for betraying her. Because of this, cats and rats
remain enemies to this day.

Author, Oliver Chin - Year of the Rat, The Pig, and the Dog. These books are signed by the author! They are larger books with hard backs and glossy covers. Gorgeous!

2007 is the Year of the Pig! Born on New Year's Day, the piglet Patricia explores the farm with her parents and Farmer Wu. Growing up is a learning process, as Patty gets advice from her uncles, aunts, and cousins. But being a sensible pig takes practice, as Patty realizes when Farmer Wu loses his jade ring! Can Patty demonstrate her best qualities when others think they aren't?

Patty's amusing journey to appreciate her true nature will delight children and adults alike. Bright and dynamic illustrations will appeal to new parents, those interested in Asian culture, and lovers of classic pig tales. The Year of the Pig is the second in the annual series Tales of the Chinese Zodiac.

Written by Oliver Chin and illustrated by Jeremiah Alcorn

"Rats dream as we dream, in epic narratives of navigation and thwarted efforts at escape"
- New York Times Hardcover, 36 pages

2008 is the Year of the Rat! With his parents' blessing, the baby rat Ralph investigates the village with his new friend, the boy Bing. But being accepted isn't as easy as Ralph would like, especially since some of his hereditary habits are hard to break. But when things go awry at Bing's birthday party, how can Ralph help if he's locked in the barn? Surely this rodent has some tricks up his sleeve to save the day!

Ralph's high-flying journey to be true to his character will amuse children and adults alike. Bright and dynamic illustrations will appeal to new parents, those interested in Asian culture, and lovers of classic pig tales. The Year of the Rat is the third in the annual series Tales of the Chinese Zodiac.

2006 is the Year of the Dog! Born on New Year's Day, the puppy Daniel explores the world with his parents and the girl Lin, and learns how to become "man's best friend."

Daniel's rollicking journey to discover his true nature will delight children and adults alike. Bright and dynamic illustrations will appeal to new parents, those interested in Asian culture, and, of course, dog lovers.

The Year of the Dog launches the annual series Tales of the Chinese Zodiac. Order your copy, autographed by the author!

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