What The Rat Told Me: A Legend of the Chinese Zodiac
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
What The Rat Told Me: A Legend of the Chinese Zodiac
By (Author) Marie Sellier
Illustrated by Catherine Louis
North-South Books
North-South Books
1st July 2014
United States
Classifications
Children
Fiction
843.92
Physical Properties
Paperback
32
Width 216mm, Height 279mm
Description
A wonderful introduction for young readers to the Chinese zodiac adapted from a Chinese Buddhist legend dating from the Han dynasty (206 BC-220 AD).
Illustrated by the critically acclaimed team of author, illustrator, and calligrapher that created THE LEGEND OF THE CHINESE DRAGON.
One day, the Great Emperor of Heaven invited all the animals to visit him on the Jade Mountain. Twelve animals came, and they became the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac. What really happened on that day so long ago The rat, who was there, knows the true story.
Reviews
"."..the story's unique subject and engaging artwork create an enjoyable resource for celebrating Chinese New Year and may prompt children to invent their own symbols and attributes."" "Kirkus Reviews"
."..the story's unique subject and engaging artwork create an enjoyable resource for celebrating Chinese New Year and may prompt children to invent their own symbols and attributes." "Kirkus Reviews"
Author Bio
Marie Sellier loves to talk about art to children, but what she loves best is to write children's books that bring art to life for them.
In her life and in her work, China has had an enormous influence on Catherine Louis. Although she lives in Switzerland, a small piece of her heart has moved far away to the land of the dragon. Louis is also the author and illustrator of Liu and the Bird, published by NorthSouth Books.
