The Year of the Horse

The Year of the Horseicon

by Oliver Chin

Publisher
Immedium Publishing
Publication
Dec 31, 2013
Format
Hardback
Illustrated
Yes
Price
$15.95
Dimensions
9.5 x 10 in
ISBN
9781597020800
Pages
36
Age
3 - 8 years
Category
Character DevelopmentIllustrated Picture BooksJuvenile Fiction

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*DropCap does not represent Chinese (Simplified) Print language rights

Description

Hannah is a spirited horse who has a lot riding on her! This feisty filly’s amazing journey celebrates the new year and kids’ can-do attitudes.

2014 is
The Year of the Horse! Hannah is a foal who has a talented family and yearns to have special skills too. She befriends the boy Tom. Together can they bring his art teacher's important painting to the capital faraway? Hannah jumps at the chance to show that a little horse can have a lot of courage.

When others think she’s too young, can Hannah prove her unbridled spirit can blaze its own trail? Illustrating expressive characters and vibrant action, artist Jennifer Wood creates an inviting new world for readers to explore.
Tales from the Chinese Zodiac is a popular annual children’s book series showcasing the twelve charming animals that embody the Chinese New Year.

Hannah’s rousing quest 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, horse lovers.

Teachers appreciate how
Tales from the Chinese Zodiac 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.

Awards & Endorsements

Review
"Each [Tale from the Chinese Zodiac] combines a sense of tenacious accomplishment with just plain rollicking fun. Illustrator Jennifer Wood makes sure to imbue every page with energy in motion - ‘dazzling and colorful.' " -Smithsonian BookDragon

Author(s)

Oliver Chin

Oliver Chin has written more than 20 popular children's books, including the series Tales from the Chinese Zodiac, Asian Hall of Fame, and Julie Black Belt. He has worked at Simon & Schuster, Children's Television Workshop, IDG, and the anime and manga publisher Viz.

Illustrator(s)

Jennifer Wood

Jennifer Wood is a professional animation designer of characters and props for studios such as Warner Bros., Nickelodeon, and the Cartoon Network. Her credits include Animaniacs, Pig Goat Banana Cricket, The Penguins of Madagascar, The Fairly OddParents, T.U.F.F. Puppy, The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, Pink Panther & Pals, Strawberry Shortcake, and Tak and the Power of Juju. Her illustrations have received recognition from the Society of Illustrators, LA, and The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. She lives in Altadena, CA.