The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac [Hardcover]

Dawn Casey (Author), Anne Wilson (Illustrator)

Book Description

Thirteen creatures in China have come to the river to join in the Emperor's race. Who will win the ultimate honour of having the first year of the new calendar named after them? This work is an easy-to-read retelling of the story of the Chinese Zodiac, with accessible endnotes on Chinese astrology and festivals. The illustrations incorporate numbers in Chinese script - ideal for classroom and library use. It encourages reader interaction as children discover the animal sign of their birth year. The recent praise for "Storytime" (1-84148-344-3): 'Anne Wilson's illustrations are warm and captivating, drawing the reader and the listener into each picture.' This work is locally marketed for author Dawn Casey in Sussex and illustrator Anne Wilson in Reading.

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About the Author

Dawn Casey has always had a passion for traditional tales, which she feels are vital nourishment for children. A primary school teacher and writer, Dawn says that passing on these stories is a great privilege, as well as a great pleasure. Dawn lives in East Sussex with her husband and daughter. This is her first project with Barefoot Books. Anne Wilson has an MA in Illustration from St Martin's College of Art, London. She has been illustrating children's books for several years, and this is her second project for Barefoot, following Storytime: First Tales for Sharing (1-84148-344-3). She gains much of her inspiration and use of colour from her travels. Anne lives in Reading.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Barefoot Books (September 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 190523676X
• ISBN-13: 978-1905236763
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #507,665 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)