The Year of the Pig: Tales from the Chinese Zodiac
(Part of the Tales from the Chinese Zodiac Series)
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Book Overview
2019 is the Year of the Pig Patty is a peppy piglet whose journey celebrates the new year. This revised edition features a bilingual Chinese translation.
process, as Patty gets advice from her uncles, aunts, and cousins. But being a sensible pig takes practice, as Patty realizes when Farmer Wu loses his jade ring Can Patty demonstrate her best qualities when others think they aren't? Befriending people and the other zodiac animals, can Patty show she's got the right stuff? Illustrating expressive characters and vibrant action, artist Jeremiah Alcorn creates an inviting new world for readers to explore. Tales from the Chinese Zodiac is a popular annual children's book series showcasing the twelve charming animals that embody the Chinese New Year.Patty's exuberant trek to discover her true nature 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, pig lovers.
Teachers appreciate how Tales from the Chinese Zodiac is the only English series on each of the animals of the Chinese lunar calendar. Librarians like how it one of the longest-running children's book series featuring Asian American themes. Now readers everywhere can enjoy these entertaining and original tales. "With its delightful narrative and appealing artwork, The Year of the Pig reminds us of the many porcine qualities we would do well to cultivate in ourselves: intelligence, curiosity, sincerity and generosity. How wise are those who learn from pigs rather than eat them " - Sy Montgomery, author of The Good Good PigFormat:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1597021431
ISBN13:9781597021432
Release Date:December 2018
Publisher:Immedium
Length:40 Pages
Weight:0.90 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 9.8" x 10.1"
Age Range:3 to 8 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 3
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
"The Year Of The Pig" is a lively entertainment for boys and girls.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Written is a simple by elegant style by Oliver Chin and joyously illustrated in a cartoon style by Miah Alcore, "The Year Of The Pig: Tales From The Chinese Zodiac" is a 36-page picturebook compendium of stories featuring Patti the Pig and Farmer Wu. The adventures of this remarkable little pig are based upon the 5,000 year legacy of the Chinese Zodiac and translated into a contemporary farm setting and includes creatures taken from the Chinese lunar calendar. "The Year Of The Pig" is a lively entertainment for boys and girls. Also very highly recommended for school and community library picturebook collections from Immedium is "The Year Of The Dog", their first title in a series showcasing the charismatic animals of the Chinese New Year.
New Year Piggie
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I sent this book to my grand children to celebrate Chinese New Year. I haven't actually seen the book, but my family was delighted with it.
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