The Year of the Tiger: Tales from the Chinese Zodiac (Chinese_simplified-English)

Author: Oliver Chin
Illustrated by: Justin Roth
Hardcover: 36 page(s)
Age Range: 4 - 8

Book Description:

Born into royalty, the young prince Teddy is warned by the King and Queen to steer clear of humans who are intruding into their wild domain. However, curiosity compels this cat to befriend the girl Su. But each camp doesnG++-----++++t want to cross the otherG++-----++++s tracks. Despite his parents' warnings,. But can Teddy prove the jungle is big enough for both man and beast?

TeddyG++-----++++s roaring run to find his true talents will delight children and adults alike. Kids love identifying with how each animal embarks on a unique quest to discover his or her own character: Bright and dynamic illustrations will appeal to parents, those interested in Asian culture, and, of course, cat lovers.

Paper Tigers
This bright, playful story makes the ancient tradition of the Chinese zodiac accessible to and fun for contemporary children, whatever their cultural background. Justin Roth's illustrations reflect his roots as an animator: the cartoon-like characters are big on emotion with exaggeratedly expressive faces...All in all, The Year of the Tiger is a great way for young readers to welcome in the lunar New Year!