Series: Year of the Chinese Zodiac (Story eBooks)

The Heavenly Gate Race Story - Reasons for Zodiac Rankings

"Long, long ago, there was no Chinese zodiac. The Jade Emperor wanted to select 12 animals to be his guards. He sent an immortal being into man's world to spread the message that the earlier one went through the Heavenly Gate, the better the rank one would have." - China Highlights

Tales from the Chinese Zodiac Series

The series started in 2006 with the Year of the Dog, and a new one has been published every year, around Chinese New Year time. The entire 12-animal series is now complete! Check out which animal corresponds to your year of birth here!
Author: Oliver Chin (@immediumbooks)
Illustrators: Jennifer Wood, Kenji Ono, Juan Calle, Justin Roth, Alina Chau, Jeremiah Alcorn, and Miah Alcorn

The Year of The Rabbit  - FlipBook - PDF Author: Oliver Chin, Illustrator: Justin Roth (2011) The bunny Rosie has big ears and an equally large sense of adventure. But she meets the boy Jai when she gets caught in his grandmother's garden. Will Rosie live up to how others think rabbits behave? Or will she keep her ears to the ground when Jai needs her help the most? Immedium (12 pages) Source: vk.com

The Year of the Snake  - FlipBook - PDF Written by Oliver Chin, Illustrated by Jennifer Wood (2013) Suzie is a young snake who wants to see the world. Though others may not take kindly to her kind, Suzie befriends the girl Lily and embarks on a great adventure. But what will they do when the wisest choice is to lie low? - Immedium (14 pages) Source: vk.com

Year of the Pig  - Flipbook - PDF Author: Oliver Chin, Illustrator: Miah Alcorn (2007) Patricia explores the farm with her parents and Farmer Wu. Patty gets advice from her uncles, aunts, and cousins. But being a sensible pig takes practice, as Patty realizes when Farmer Wu loses his jade ring! Can Patty demonstrate her best qualities when others think they aren't? - Immedium (18 pages) Source: vk.com p.40

The Year of the Ox  - FlipBook - PDF Written by Oliver Chin, Illustrated by Jeremiah Alcorn (2009) Olivia is a young ox eager to make her mark in the world. But growing up is challenging, as Olivia learns that helping sometimes is harder than it looks. But when her friend Mei gets in trouble, can Olivia rescue her adopted sister and her reputation at the same time? - Immedium (18 pages) Source: vk.com

Baby's First Chinese New Year  - FlipBook - PDF Part of: Baby's First Holidays (9 books) Celebrate the Lunar New Year with this delightful baby board book teaching little ones all about this amazing New Year holiday. Publisher: DK Children; Illustrated edition (December 24, 2018) (14 pages) Source: Play and Read Books & World of English

Dragons in The City  - FlipBook - PDF Introduces children to Chinese traditions such as dragon dancing, red envelopes, fireworks, dumpling making, and the wishing tree. (16 pages) Source: Twinkl

Chinese New Year StoryBook  - FlipBook - PDF A long time ago, in China, the Jade Emperor decided there should be a way to measure time. He told the animals that they were to compete in. (?? pages) Source: St. Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy (Twinkl)

Chinese-New-Year Zodiac Story Sequencing Colour  - PDF The Jade Emperor wanted to measure time to work out how old he was. He decided to have a swimming race with different types of animals. (13 Pages) Source: Myddle CofE Primary School

The Chinese Zodiac Story  - FlipBook - PDF Illustrated by Iris Neoh (2021) This is a children’s illustrated storybook based on the story of the 12 Chinese Zodiac. The illustrations are more child-liked to match the targeted audience, kids around 3-6 years old. (16 pages) Source: FlipHTML5

The Story of the Great Race  - PDF Author Anne Martin The "Great Race" is a fun story as to how the animals earned their position in the zodiac. The qualities each showed being a guideline for life's path. (3 Pages) Source: Communication 4 All  -  Clip Art ©Phillip Martin, 2006

The Story of the Chinese Zodiac  - FlipBook - PDF The Jade Emperor, ruler of heaven and earth, decided it would be easier for his people to measure time if he gave them a proper calendar, called a zodiac. (3 pages) Source: Stoke Museums

History of the Chinese Zodiac - PDF There are many varieties of this story and the surprising influence of the Chinese zodiac are discussed. ( 2 pages) Source: Billings Library

The Rat Race by Sarah Novak  - PDF Unlike the Western zodiac and its constellations, the Chinese zodiac is based on an ancient calendar. However, this calendar's cycle includes 12 years, not 12 ... (4 pages) Source: Cricket Magazone

The Chinese New Year  - FlipBook - PDF DESCRIPTIoN (?? pages) Source: ???