astrology, chinese

Presents an adapted retelling of the traditional Chinese folktale, in which, the Jade Emperor invites all the animals of the world to race with the first twelve animals having a year named after them in the Chinese calendar.

The adventures and misadventures of Teddy the tiger cub as he learns that "good manners make good neighbors." Lists the birth years and characteristics of individuals born in the Chinese Year of the Tiger.

Long ago in ancient China, the Jade Emperor proclaimed a mighty race, saying that the first twelve animals to cross the river would have a year named after them.

Tohru realizes she will have to create a trigger to break Kyo's curse.

Introduces children to the Chinese zodiac, presenting the legend of its creation, a chart of the animal years from 1924 to 2043, and profiles of the zodiac animals, providing a folktale about each animal and describing the personality traits of people born under them.

"Hannah the horse befriends a boy named Tom, as well as some other animals of the Chinese lunar calendar, and demonstrates the qualities of a brave spirit. Lists the birth years and characteristics of individuals born in the Chinese Year of the Horse"--Provided by publisher.