Legendary Creatures of the Chinese Zodiac
Lunar New Years Around the World
Will be published approx. on 21. January 2027
Book
Hardback
48 pages
978-1-5102-3183-2 (ISBN)
Description
A stunning gift title exploring the magical creatures of the Chinese zodiac and the ancient traditions and mythology around Lunar New Year.
Immerse yourself in the magical origin stories of all the creatures that populate Chinese astrology and find out about their unique characteristics and talents. Discover how the tenacious rat became the first sign of the zodiac and how the Lunar New Year is celebrated by over a billion people!
This visual feast of a book explores the twelve magical creatures of the Chinese zodiac, explores the traditions of Chinese New Year and explores how it has been celebrated over millennia.
Immerse yourself in the magical origin stories of all the creatures that populate Chinese astrology and find out about their unique characteristics and talents. Discover how the tenacious rat became the first sign of the zodiac and how the Lunar New Year is celebrated by over a billion people!
This visual feast of a book explores the twelve magical creatures of the Chinese zodiac, explores the traditions of Chinese New Year and explores how it has been celebrated over millennia.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 7 years
Product notice
Trade binding
Dimensions
Height: 296 mm
Width: 228 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-5102-3183-2 (9781510231832)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Eva Wong Nava was born on a tropical island after her ancestors braved monsoon winds sailing from the Middle Kingdom to British Malaya to plant roots in Southeast Asia.
Eva has done many things in life, but writing remains her most favourite thing to do. She combines degrees in English Literature and Art History, and writes stories that explore identity, culture, and belonging by adding a dash of magic. She has written an award-winning middle-grade novel (Moonbeam Children's Book Awards, 2018), a Singapore Book Awards-nominated YA Historical Fiction, and several fiction and nonfiction picture books. And, she has forthcoming picture books to be announced.
Eva has been a speaker at the Asian Festival of Children's Content on writing diverse books and representing under-represented voices.
Eva is the cofounder of Picture Book Matters, a mentoring platform for aspiring picture book creators in and from Southeast Asia. She established The Writing Essentials to offer editorial services such as sensitivity reading and author coaching. Eva is passionate about how her culture, heritage, and people are represented in books, films, and media.
Eva lives in London with her family, two scampering squirrels, and a regal fox.
Iris Xiao Lei is a freelance illustrator based in Beijing, China. She received her BFA degree in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2018. Inspired by science fiction and tattoo designs, Iris is interested in technology and how it shapes human society in the future.
Eva has done many things in life, but writing remains her most favourite thing to do. She combines degrees in English Literature and Art History, and writes stories that explore identity, culture, and belonging by adding a dash of magic. She has written an award-winning middle-grade novel (Moonbeam Children's Book Awards, 2018), a Singapore Book Awards-nominated YA Historical Fiction, and several fiction and nonfiction picture books. And, she has forthcoming picture books to be announced.
Eva has been a speaker at the Asian Festival of Children's Content on writing diverse books and representing under-represented voices.
Eva is the cofounder of Picture Book Matters, a mentoring platform for aspiring picture book creators in and from Southeast Asia. She established The Writing Essentials to offer editorial services such as sensitivity reading and author coaching. Eva is passionate about how her culture, heritage, and people are represented in books, films, and media.
Eva lives in London with her family, two scampering squirrels, and a regal fox.
Iris Xiao Lei is a freelance illustrator based in Beijing, China. She received her BFA degree in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2018. Inspired by science fiction and tattoo designs, Iris is interested in technology and how it shapes human society in the future.