The Year of the Snake
Tales from the Chinese Zodiac
Published on 26. November 2024
Book
Hardback
36 pages
978-1-59702-166-1 (ISBN)
Description
"Each [Tale from the Chinese Zodiac] combines a sense of tenacious accomplishment with just plain rollicking fun. Illustrator Jennifer Wood makes sure to imbue every page with energy in motion – ‘dazzling and colorful’... Chin’s latest title is also an adorable reminder to get out in the world and enjoy this ‘sensational Year of the Snake.’ " — Smithsonian Book Blog
"Humor, adventure, and tradition come together for another fun installment in Oliver Chin's Chinese Zodiac series. Don't be scared off by the scales and fangs. Suzie is one snake you'll wish you had around!" — Michelle Loomis, San Mateo County Library, CA
More details
Edition
Bilingual edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Third Grade, Interest Age: From 3 to 8 years
Edition type
Bilingual edition
Product notice
Picture book
Illustrations
color
Dimensions
Height: 256 mm
Width: 244 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
386 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-59702-166-1 (9781597021661)
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Persons
Oliver Chin has written The Tales from the Chinese Zodiac series and more than a dozen children's books. He presents at schools, libraries, museums, and cultural organizations nationwide, and teaches students how to draw and make their own comic books. He lives in San Francisco, California.
Jennifer Wood previously illustrated The Year of the Dragon. She is an animation designer at Nickelodeon. She has contributed to the shows T.U.F.F Puppy, The Fairly OddParents, The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, Catscratch, Strawberry Shortcake, and Tak and the Power of Juju. She lives in Los Angeles, CA. See more at artofjwood.com.
Jennifer Wood previously illustrated The Year of the Dragon. She is an animation designer at Nickelodeon. She has contributed to the shows T.U.F.F Puppy, The Fairly OddParents, The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, Catscratch, Strawberry Shortcake, and Tak and the Power of Juju. She lives in Los Angeles, CA. See more at artofjwood.com.