By Christopher Corr (author)
"The Story of the Chinese Zodiac"
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In bold, beautiful illustrations and a simple but engaging text, Christopher Corr explains the story of the Chinese Zodiac and how the Jade Emperor decided to name the years after twelve animals in order to count time as it passes.
We see the animals compete against one another to win this wonderful prize: the rat and the cat – the latter tricked by the former – the ox, the tiger, the rabbit and more.
The dragon is particularly resplendent in the brightest of bright orange but all of the animals leap from the page in Corr’s blazing folk-art-style. An intriguing story and a fascinating introduction to the Chinese calendar, this is also a gorgeous book to look at.
Celebrate Chinese New Year and learn how every animal earned its place in the Chinese zodiac by taking part in the Great Race!
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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.
This legend has been re-told many times but I can honestly say I haven't seen it illustrated so colourfully or as strikingly before. - ReadingZone
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'... the book looks like a delectable candy box... There is a lesson here - about friendship, and sharing - but the book never feels plodding or pedantic... Which may be why the lesson just goes down like the truth.'
CHRISTOPHER CORR is an established author/illustrator whose many books have won him international acclaim. He studied at the Royal College of Art, and now lives and works in London as an artist and tutor at Goldsmiths University.
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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.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Great Race and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-6 years old
The Great Race features in the following genres: Mystery / Mythology, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, People / Places, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations
Paperback. £8.09, down from the £8.99 cover price. In Stock.
The Great Race was written by Christopher Corr and published by Frances Lincoln Childrens Books an imprint of Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd
The Great Race has 32 pages
£8.09, reduced from £8.99. In Stock.
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