The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac (Paperback)
| Article number: | Educational |
| Availability: | In stock |
Discover how 12 animals competed in a madcap swimming race to help create the lunar calendar! Includes facts about Chinese festivals, the lunar calendar and the animals that rule each year.
Written by Dawn Casey
Illustrated by Anne Wilson
- Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 10.75 inches
- Paperback
- Page Count: 32 pages
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
"Anne Wilson's whimsical collages even include baubles hanging from the trees on the riverbank, capturing the joyous spirit of this story about the Chinese Zodiac" — ForeWord Magazine
"A visual treat, with illustrations in simple collage designs on acrylic and painted backgrounds placed in such a way as to keep the eye engaged and moving... An attractive addition for most collections" — School Library Journal
"Wilson's creatively stylized folk art gives this retelling of an ancient legend a distinctive look. Youngsters will likely enjoy the final spread, which lists the years that fall under each respective animal, and the characteristics of people born under that sign"— Publishers Weekly
ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTORS
Written by Dawn Casey
Dawn Casey has always been passionate about traditional tales, believing that folklore can help answer some of the deepest questions about humankind. 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, England with her husband and daughter.
Illustrated by Anne Wilson
Anne Wilson gains much of her inspiration and use of color from her travels. She has an MA in Illustration from St. Martin's College of Art, London and has been illustrating children's books for several years. She lives in Reading, England with her husband and daughters.
