{"product_id":"the-year-of-the-pig-tales-from-the-chinese-zodiac-9781597021432","title":"The Year of the Pig: Tales from the Chinese Zodiac","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e 2019 is the Year of the Pig! Patty is a peppy piglet whose journey celebrates the new year. This revised edition features a bilingual Chinese translation. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e process, as 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? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Befriending people and the other zodiac animals, can Patty show she's got the right stuff? Illustrating expressive characters and vibrant action, artist Jeremiah Alcorn creates an inviting new world for readers to explore. \u003ci\u003eTales from the Chinese Zodiac\u003c\/i\u003e is a popular annual children's book series showcasing the twelve charming animals that embody the Chinese New Year.  \u003cp\u003e Patty's exuberant trek to discover her true nature will delight children and adults alike. Kids love identifying with how each animal embarks on a unique quest to discover his or her own character: Bright and dynamic illustrations will appeal to parents, those interested in Asian culture, and, of course, pig lovers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Teachers appreciate how \u003ci\u003eTales from the Chinese Zodiac\u003c\/i\u003e is the only English series on each of the animals of the Chinese lunar calendar. Librarians like how it one of the longest-running children's book series featuring Asian American themes. Now readers everywhere can enjoy these entertaining and original tales. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"With its delightful narrative and appealing artwork, \u003ci\u003eThe Year of the Pig\u003c\/i\u003e reminds us of the many porcine qualities we would do well to cultivate in ourselves: intelligence, curiosity, sincerity and generosity. How wise are those who learn from pigs rather than eat them!\" - Sy Montgomery, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Good Good Pig\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOliver Chin is the author of the popular annual children's book series Tales from the Chinese Zodiac. This remains the only series in English on the animals of the Lunar New Year, which is increasingly celebrated worldwide. He presents at schools, libraries, and museums nationwide and teaches artists of all ages how to create their own comic books. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJeremiah Alcorn illustrated The Year of the Dog, Pig, Rat, and Ox from the Tales from the Chinese Zodiac series. He is a character developer and game designer. An accomplished animator and artist, Alcorn was the 2003 winner of ACME animation competition (a nationwide art contest) and illustrates for Lifeway Christian resources. His family lives in Alabama.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Immedium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50649213108498,"sku":"9781597021432","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5d8254d3-c910-4843-b8ff-28b2a6204e33.jpg?v=1733257462","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-year-of-the-pig-tales-from-the-chinese-zodiac-9781597021432","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}