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The Great Race

By Christopher Corr

Why does the clever Rat make the Cat furious in this ancient race?

vibrant engaging educational

Genres

Fairy Tales Mythology

What is The Great Race about?

In this vibrant retelling of an ancient Chinese folk tale, the Jade Emperor organises a great race to determine the order of the zodiac animals. Each creature, from the cunning Rat to the noble Dragon, competes to cross the river first. Discover how each animal earns its place in the Chinese zodiac and why the Cat harbours a grudge against the Rat in this timeless story passed down through generations.

About the author

Christopher Corr is a talented artist and author from England. He loves using bright colours to bring his stories and illustrations to life. Christopher has created many beautiful books, including 'The Great Race' and 'A Year Full of Stories'. He enjoys travelling the world and sharing amazing places and cultures through his art.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2019

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