{"product_id":"the-zodiac-race-paolo-the-pig-9789887830535","title":"The Zodiac Race - Paolo the Pig","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePaolo the Pig - Chinese Zodiac Race Story Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePaolo the Pig is joining the zodiac race, but not for winning. Why would he join a race if he didn't want to win?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePaolo loves food far more than running, but he realizes that exercise can be a good thing. The race will be challenging, with tall mountains, a deep dark forest and a freezing river waiting for him. Will he make it to the end?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoin Paolo's adventure as he learns about helping people, staying fit, and why it's not nice to make fun of others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Young Readers Will Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLittle readers will find out about how Paolo the Pig wins his place in the zodiac, and also learn the order in which all the zodiac animals were placed in the race. This picture book teaches valuable lessons about kindness, self-improvement, and fitness through an engaging story format perfect for bedtime reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCharming Rhymes and Whimsical Illustrations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eW C Jefferson's charming rhymes and T F Wister's whimsical drawings bring to life a new version of an ancient tale of how the 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac came to have a year named after them. The rhyming format keeps children engaged while the colorful illustrations capture Paolo's journey through the challenging race course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for Ages 3-7\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis paperback picture book is designed for young readers ages 3-7, making it an ideal bedtime story or classroom read-aloud. The moral lessons about helping others, staying active, and treating everyone with respect are presented in an age-appropriate way that children can understand and relate to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eW C Jefferson is a father of 2 who had a dream about writing story books for his children and reading it to them at night - The Great Zodiac Race and his Zodiac series are the realization of his dream. His book The Great Zodiac Race was the winner for 2017 Best Book Awards - Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toucan Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50493438132498,"sku":"9789887830535","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_14857f34-f5df-4902-bd65-0a40f37130af.jpg?v=1730647649","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-zodiac-race-paolo-the-pig-9789887830535","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}