This beautifully illustrated multicultural children's book tells the story of a young boy and his magical rooster in both English and Chinese—a great story for Chinese New Year!
Long long ago, there lived a boy named Tang Yun. He studied very hard and was ready to take the imperial exam in the Capital City thousands of miles away. Yun's mother was worried about him traveling alone. After working day and night, she finished hand embroidering a rooster on Yun's outfit, hoping the magical rooster would be her son's guardian angel.
During his trip, magic happened whenever Yun was in danger. With a crowing of "cock-a doodle-doo," the embroidered rooster jumped out of Yun's outfit. He was alive! He was brave, timely and kind. He helped Yun overcome many obstacles during his trip. Yun arrived at the Capital City safely and successfully passed his exam with honor. He eventually reunited with his mother. They lived happily together ever after.
Other books in the Chinese Zodiac Series (as well as the year of that animal) include:
- Little Pigs and the Sweet Rice Cakes—2007 & 2019
- Water Dragon—2012 & 2024
- Little Monkey King's Journey—2016 & 2028
- Snake Goddess Colors the World—2013 & 2025
- Horse and the Mysterious Drawing—2014 & 2026
- Sheep Beauty—2015 & 2027
- Bronze Dog—2006 & 2018
- Little Rat and the Golden Seed—2008 & 2020
- Little Calf—2009 & 2021
- ISBN10 1602209952
- ISBN13 9781602209954
- Publish Date 18 October 2016
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 8 April 2021
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Shanghai Press
- Edition Bilingual edition,Hardcover with Jacket
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 42
- Language English