The Story of the Chinese Zodiac
Race with the animals of the Zodiac as they compete to have the years of the Chinese calendar named after them.
"And they are off! Thirteen creatures in China have come to the river to join in the Emperor's Race. Who will win the ultimate honour of having the first year named after them? Of all the animals, Rat and Cat are the greatest of friends, but will competition get the better of them? Race along with Rat, Cat, Ox, Monkey, Dragon and more as you discover the fascinating legend of the Chinese Zodiac. Then learn all about the Chinese Calendar, the festivals and the animal that rules the year you were born!"
The excitement-filled story is followed by notes on the Chinese calendar, important Chinese holidays, and a chart outlining the animal signs based on birth years.
Printed on 100% acid free paper from ancient friendly forests
Ages 4 to 9 years
What Chinese Zodiac sign are you and your kids?
If you were born in the years 1936, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96 or 08 your a Rat
If you were born in the years 1939, 51, 63, 75, 87, 99 , 11 then your a Hare
If you were born in years 1942, 54, 66, 78, 90, 02 then your a horse
If you were born in 1945, 57, 69, 81, 93, 05, 17 then your a Cockerel
If you were born in 1937, 49, 61, 73, 85, 09 then your an Ox
If you were born in 1940, 52, 64, 76, 88, 2000 then your a Dragon
If you were born in the years 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015 then your a Sheep
If you were born in the years 1946, 58, 70, 82, 94, 06 then your a Dog
If you were born in the years 1938, 50, 62, 74, 86, 98, 10 then your a Tiger
If you were born in the years 1941, 53, 65, 77, 89, 01 then your a Snake
If you were born in the years 1944, 56, 68, 80, 92, 04 then your a Monkey
If you were born in the years 1947, 59, 83, 95, 07 your a Pig
Remember that the Chinese Lunar years do not match up with the standard calendar year, Chinese New Year depends on the sycle of solar system and usually starts sometime in late January to late February.
To find out what the strengths are behind each year then you will have to get a copy of the Great Race for yourself to find out more!!!
