Tales from the Chinese Zodiac

Written by Oliver Chin Illustrated by Jennifer Wood

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Favorite Chinese New Year Books for Kids a planned 12-book series that introduces children to the animals of the Chinese zodiac. Oliver Chin introduces young readers to the characteristics of each zodiac animal through lively stories accompanied by exuberant illustrations. China Sprout

The amusing tales of your favorite animals continue in The Year of the Snake ! Suzie is an adventurous serpent, who doesnt want to get pinned down by others perceptions. Befriending the girl Lily, Suzie enjoys proving her versatility! But what will she do when the wisest choice is to lie low? Suzies journey to discover her unique personality will delight kids of all ages. Eighth in the annual Tales of the Chinese Zodiac series, The Year of the Snake shows all the charming characters of the Chinese lunar calendar and how an adaptable attitude can overcome all obstacles.

Snake

Dragon

Horse

Rabbit

For nearly 5,000 years, the Chinese culture has organized time in cycles of twelve years. This Eastern calendar is based upon the movement of the moon (as compared to the Western calendar which follows the suns path). The zodiac circle symbolizes how animals, which have unique qualities, represent each

Sheep

Tiger

year. Therefore, if you are born in a particular year, then you share the personality of that animal. Now people worldwide celebrate this fteen-day festival in the early spring and enjoy the start of another Chinese New Year.

Monkey

Ox

Rooster

Rat

Dog

Pig

To my Aunt Lily, Esther, Madeline, and Margie: your hospitality, leadership, and generosity will always inspire me. O.C. For my Dad whose constant love, support, and caring advice have always guided me down the right tracks. J.W.

Immedium, Inc. P.O. Box 31846 San Francisco, CA 94131 www.immedium.com Text Copyright 2013 Oliver Chin Illustrations Copyright 2013 Jennifer Wood All rights reserved, including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form. For information about special discounts for bulk purchases, please contact Immedium Special Sales at sales@immedium.com. First hardcover edition published 2013. Edited by Don Menn Book design by Erica Loh Jones Calligraphy by Lucy Chu Printed in Singapore 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Chin, Oliver Clyde, 1969The year of the snake : tales from the Chinese zodiac / by Oliver Chin ; illustrated by Jennifer Wood. -- 1st hardcover ed. p. cm. Summary: Suzie the snake befriends a girl named Lily, as well as some other animals of the Chinese lunar calendar, and demonstrates the value of being resourceful. Lists the birth years and characteristics of individuals born in the Chinese Year of the Snake. ISBN 978-1-59702-038-1 (hardcover) [1. Snakes--Fiction. 2. Resourcefulness--Fiction. 3. Animals--Fiction. 4. Astrology, Chinese--Fiction.] I. Wood, Jennifer, ill. II. Title. PZ7.C44235Yeu 2013 [E]--dc23 2012015095 ISBN 978-1359702-038-1

Tales from the Chinese Zodiac

Written by Oliver Chin Illustrated by Jennifer Wood

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One bright morning, a mother and father snake awoke from their winters nap and started a family in their den underground. Delighted by all their squirmy snakelets, the parents named their last baby Suzie.

Suzie slithered about the nest with her older brothers and sister. Mama said, Come with us outside to bask in the sun. So Suzie tagged along. Once at the surface, she saw a dazzling and colorful world.

Other animals were surprised by a snake in the grass. Dont tread on me! Papa warned. But Suzie enjoyed the sunlight. Overhead a dragon soared. Watching her relative, she thought, I wonder

what its like up there.

But Mama advised her, Always remember your place. Hug the earth and stick with your own kind. Papa added, Yes, its time for us to return home and go to sleep.

Snake
1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025

People born in the Year of the Snake seem to warm slowly and savor their leisure. Though they appear slippery and secretive, they can be steely and decisive. But proving both sensitive and exible, snakes emerge as truly charming and clever friends.

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Oliver Chin has written The Tales from the Chinese Zodiac series, Baltazar and the Flying Pirates, Welcome to Monster Isle, Julie Black Belt, Timmy and Tammys Train of Thought, and The Adventures of WonderBaby. He lives in San Francisco, California. Jennifer Wood illustrated The Year of the Dragon. She is an animation designer at Nickelodeon and has contributed to the shows T.U.F.F Puppy, The Fairly OddParents, The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, Catscratch, Strawberry Shortcake, and Tak and the Power of Juju. She lives in Los Angeles, CA. See more at www.artofjwood.com.

Its a positive tale that encourages hard work and persistence and its entertaining and charming to boot. Aint It Cool News

Hoshinos intricate and delicate drawings deliver this parade of sightseeing pleasures in a way that is at once dreamlike and visceral. The New York Times

A charming and magical story. The art is poetic and beautiful! Steward Lee, Director on Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series.

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Praise for the Tales from the Chinese Zodiac:

Humor, adventure, and tradition come together for another fun installment in Oliver Chins Chinese Zodiac series. Dont be scared off by the scales and fangs. Suzie is one snake youll wish you had around! Michelle Loomis, San Mateo County Library, CA

Recommended: [The Year of the Dragon is] bright and enticing. The illustrator also cleverly includes all the other animals of the Chinese zodiac in her drawingsfun for the reader to locate them. This is a great lesson in perseverance and working together as a team to achieve a common goal. Library Media Connection

You and your child will enjoy this charming story, and I am sure you will be looking for the other Zodiac animal books. [The Year of the Dragon] is not just entertaining, but it informs children about an important aspect of Asian culture. What better way to learn something new than by having fun while doing so? suite101
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