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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2006
The Great Race
By Dawn Casey, Anne Wilson (Illustrator)
Twelve animals race to shape the Chinese zodiac.
32 pages
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Bookroo's summary
In a thrilling race, twelve animals vie for a place in the Chinese zodiac, each hoping to have a year named after them. As the Jade Emperor watches, the competition unfolds with unexpected twists and turns. Who will emerge victorious, and what qualities will each animal bring to the lunar calendar? Discover the origins of the zodiac and explore the fascinating traits associated with each sign. This tale not only entertains but also educates about Chinese festivals and the significance of the lunar calendar.
From the publisher
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.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 6–9
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~530L
Inside the book
A peek between the covers
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.8
out of 7
4.8
“This book tells a great story about why the Chinese calendar year is named after certain animals, and the reason for the order it's in. I thought it was fun, creative, and it's full of colorful illustrations. There's also an explanation at the back of some of the main holidays on the calendar.”
B is for Bookworm
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.5
- F&P level
- ~N
- Scholastic level
- O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 108688
Publication
- Published
- September 1, 2008
- First published
- September 1, 2006
- Publisher
- Barefoot Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
- Text details
- This book was typeset in Present and Cerigo
- Illustration details
- The illustrations were prepared in printed collaged papers with acrylic and printed background
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781846862021
- OCLC
- 62290541
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