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The Chinese new year

Name: The Chinese new year
ISBN: 9780521476089

By Joanna Troughton

Quarrelling animals race to claim the New Year’s honour—but who will triumph?

lively traditional colourful amusing

Genres

Animals Fairy Tales Mythology

What is The Chinese new year about?

As the old year draws to a close in China, the animals gather to decide which of them will give its name to the New Year. Soon, the Rat, Ox, Tiger and their friends are quarrelling, each certain that it deserves the honour most. How will they settle their argument? This lively retelling of a traditional Chinese folk tale explains the order of the animals in the Chinese zodiac, with colourful illustrations and simple language for young readers.

About the author

Joanna Troughton is a talented author and illustrator who loves sharing stories from around the world. She is well known for her beautifully illustrated books, including 'How Rabbit Stole the Fire'. Joanna enjoys exploring traditional tales and making them fun and exciting for children to read and enjoy.

Pages

23 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

1996

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