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The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac

The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac

by Dawn Casey (Author), Ann Wilson (Illustrator)

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    Hardcover 2006

    $3.48
Synopsis

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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More Information

Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 32
 Edition: New title
 Publisher: Barefoot Books Ltd
Published: 01 Sep 2006
ISBN 10: 190523676X
ISBN 13: 9781905236763
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years

Author Bio
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.