The Year of the Ox: Tales from the Chinese Zodiac [Hardcover]

Oliver Chin (Author), Miah Alcorn (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Tales from the Chinese Zodiac

“Oliver Chin's spirited storytelling and Mia Alcorn's spot on characterization and subtle palette combine to bring Olivia and Mei in The Year of the Ox into rambunctious life.” - Belle Yang, author of Hannah Is My Name

"Olivia the Pig has got nothing on Olivia the Ox:
As you're looking for an inexpensive one size fits all baby gift for all those friends of yours having kids this year, consider The Year of the Ox, written by CMP fave Oliver Chin and illustrated by Miah Alcorn, the fourth book in the wonderful Tales from the Chinese Zodiac series.” - Cool Mom Picks

“The Year of the Ox brings the richness of Chinese heritage to children of all ages.”—KTVU, FOX News, Channel 2, San Francisco, CA

"Like the typical ox, Olivia is hard-working, dependable, and a little stubborn. It’s a coming-of-age tale of an ox who discovers her best qualities. The illustrations are charming" – Supah Cute

The feisty calf Olivia befriends the girl Mei, but pulling her weight on the farm isn’t easy. When a flood threatens her “sister” and village, can Olivia save the day?

The popular series’ fourth book features the Chinese zodiac’s twelve charismatic animals, including the dog, pig, and rat. 2009 was the Year of the Ox.

Oliver Chin is the author of the Tales from the Chinese Zodiac series, The Adventures of WonderBaby: From A to Z, Julie Black Belt, Timmy and Tammy's Train of Thought, Welcome to Monster Isle, and Baltazar and the Flying Pirates.

Jeremiah Alcorn is a professional animator and character designer. He illustrated The Year of the Dog, The Year of the Pig, and The Year of the Rat.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The book has adorable illustrations and the storyline is a great lesson that any small person might not feel very mighty in the beginning, but if they wait long enough, their purpose will soon come clear. Stories like this always made me hopeful as a kid, and I think it's important that all children feel that they can make a difference, despite their age and size. I'm happy to see fresh illustrative style be mixed with an important, timeless message. Immedium has, once again, put out a book that is both great to look at, and important to share." - Tokyo Bunnie

About the Author

Oliver Chin is a critically-acclaimed writer and artist. Graduating magna cum laude from Harvard in 1991, he is a media professional and public speaker. Residing in San Francisco, CA, he is married with two sons. Alcorn is a character developer and game designer. An accomplished animator and artist, Alcorn was the 2003 winner of ACME animation competition (a nationwide art contest) and illustrates for Lifeway Christian resources. He is married with three children.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 36 pages
• Publisher: Immedium (January 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 159702015X
• ISBN-13: 978-1597020152
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 9.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #326,083 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful story, April 15, 2009

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This review is from: The Year of the Ox: Tales from the Chinese Zodiac (Hardcover)

Part of a picturebook series about the animals that represent the cycles of twelve years in Chinese culture, The Year of the Ox: Tales from the Chinese Zodiac is an engaging story featuring colorful, cartoony illustrations of Olivia the Ox, a young cow eager to earn her place in the world. Growing up and learning how to be helpful to other people can be real challenges, however - when Olivia's human friend Mei runs into trouble, can Olivia come to her aid in time? A dam threatens to burst and flood the village, and only the determination of Olivia the Ox can stave off doom! A wonderful story in its own right, The Year of the Ox deserves especial mention as a fun way to introduce children to the zodiac traditions of another culture.