Cat and Rat
The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac
Published on 15. November 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-0-8050-6049-2 (ISBN)
Description
Caldecott Medal-winning author and illustrator Ed Young brings an ancient Chinese folktale to life in the children's picture book Cat and Rat.
To select the animals of the zodiac, the Jade Emperor has called for a race between all the animals with the first twelve winners honored by having years named after them.
Cat and Rat were once the best of friends--until this contest made them the worst of enemies.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
US School Grade: From Preschool to Kindergarten, Interest Age: From 3 to 5 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Picture book
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 253 mm
Width: 254 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight
154 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8050-6049-2 (9780805060492)
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Person
Ed Young was born in China and spent his childhood in Shanghai. The illustrator of many books for children, he has received numerous awards, including a Caldecott Medal for his book Lon Po Po, and two Caldecott Honors for The Emperor and the Kite and Seven Blind Mice. He was twice nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen Medal, the highest international recognition given to children's book authors and illustrators who have made a lasting contribution to children's literature. Ed Young lives in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York.