Stories Of The Chinese Zodiac
4 total works
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:
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
This beautifully illustrated multicultural children's book tells the story of two young brothers and a magical dog in both English and Chinese.
Once upon a time, at the foot of the mountains called Zhongnan in the Shaanxi Province of China, there were two brothers who lived alone and depended on each other. One day, the elder one dug out a bronze dog while tilling which made the brothers very happy, as they could sell it for money. But unexpectedly, the bronze dog suddenly got bigger and swallowed the elder brother. Having seen this, the younger one rushed to find a hammer, intending to smash the bronze dog to save his brother. In order not to be destroyed, the bronze dog promised to give the young boy three gifts which he wanted most. But he told the dog he would rather ask for nothing but his brother. The bronze dog was deeply moved by the love between the two brothers, so it spat the elder one out and magically turned into a real dog. Luckily, the brothers got a new companion, and all of them lived happily ever after.
Other books in the Chinese Zodiac Series (as well as the year of that animal) include:
Once upon a time, at the foot of the mountains called Zhongnan in the Shaanxi Province of China, there were two brothers who lived alone and depended on each other. One day, the elder one dug out a bronze dog while tilling which made the brothers very happy, as they could sell it for money. But unexpectedly, the bronze dog suddenly got bigger and swallowed the elder brother. Having seen this, the younger one rushed to find a hammer, intending to smash the bronze dog to save his brother. In order not to be destroyed, the bronze dog promised to give the young boy three gifts which he wanted most. But he told the dog he would rather ask for nothing but his brother. The bronze dog was deeply moved by the love between the two brothers, so it spat the elder one out and magically turned into a real dog. Luckily, the brothers got a new companion, and all of them lived happily 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
- Magical Rooster—2005 & 2017
- 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
- Little Rat and the Golden Seed—2008 & 2020
- Little Calf—2009 & 2021
In America, every child knows the story of the three little pigs and the big, bad wolf, so they'll love reading about the pigs' Chinese counterparts.
Told in a bilingual Chinese and English edition, this is the story of three little pigs whose appetites initially get the better of them. In a shared dream, they met an old man who tells them to deliver sweet rice cakes to him a week before New Year's Eve. The next morning, they see some sweet rice cakes on their kitchen table. The three little pigs completely forget the old man and eat every bit of them. When their mother comes home, she is very angry to discover all the cakes gone. Seeing their mother unhappy, the three little pigs help her make more delicious sweet rice cakes.
When there is only a week left before Chinese New Year's Eve, their mother lays the sweet rice cakes in front of the portrait of the Kitchen God and prays for the peace for the family. On seeing the portrait, the three little pigs realize that the old man in their dreams is actually the Kitchen God!
Other books in the Chinese Zodiac Series (as well as the year of that animal) include:
Told in a bilingual Chinese and English edition, this is the story of three little pigs whose appetites initially get the better of them. In a shared dream, they met an old man who tells them to deliver sweet rice cakes to him a week before New Year's Eve. The next morning, they see some sweet rice cakes on their kitchen table. The three little pigs completely forget the old man and eat every bit of them. When their mother comes home, she is very angry to discover all the cakes gone. Seeing their mother unhappy, the three little pigs help her make more delicious sweet rice cakes.
When there is only a week left before Chinese New Year's Eve, their mother lays the sweet rice cakes in front of the portrait of the Kitchen God and prays for the peace for the family. On seeing the portrait, the three little pigs realize that the old man in their dreams is actually the Kitchen God!
Other books in the Chinese Zodiac Series (as well as the year of that animal) include:
- Magical Rooster-2005 & 2017
- 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
Learn how the clever Little Rat earned his place as one of the Chinese Zodiac Animals.
This adorable Chinese-English bilingual children's book tells the story of the Little Rat and the Grandpa—unlikely allies who embark on an adventure to find a golden seed. They encounter rough seas, fierce guards and tall mountains, but—in the end—bring home a golden rice seed and save the village from going hungry.
Illustrated with unique Chinese ink paintings, this book also includes a "cultural explanation" section. Readers can reference a chart to learn the years of the rat and read more about common characteristics of people born then. Birth years include 2008 and 2020.
Other books in the Chinese Zodiac Series (as well as the year of that animal) include:
This adorable Chinese-English bilingual children's book tells the story of the Little Rat and the Grandpa—unlikely allies who embark on an adventure to find a golden seed. They encounter rough seas, fierce guards and tall mountains, but—in the end—bring home a golden rice seed and save the village from going hungry.
Illustrated with unique Chinese ink paintings, this book also includes a "cultural explanation" section. Readers can reference a chart to learn the years of the rat and read more about common characteristics of people born then. Birth years include 2008 and 2020.
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
- Magical Rooster—2005 & 2017
- 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 Calf—2009 & 2021