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The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac

Book Synopsis

Celebrate Chinese New Year and learn how every animal earned its place in the Chinese zodiac by taking part in the Great Race! Discover who will come first to win the ultimate prize, and find out why Cat will never forgive his friend Rat in this ancient folk tale that has been passed from generation to generation.

Our Review Panel says...

This is a highly recommendable retelling of the story Chinese Zodiac and how the order of the animals came about, new for 2018. The story is easy to understand for KS1 and reception children, telling of how the Jade Emperor sought a solution to keep track of the years by initiated an animal race. The accompanying illustrations are striking and appealing, containing wonderfully colourful spreads painted in an oriental folk style that perfectly marries nature and culture…