The Year of the Rabbit

Name: The Year of the Rabbit
ISBN: 9781597020237

by Oliver Chin

Publisher

Immedium Publishing

Publication

Nov 30, 2010

Series

Tales from the Chinese Zodiac

Format

Hardback

Illustrated

Yes

Price

$15.95

Dimensions

9.5 x 10 in

ISBN

9781597020237

Pages

Age

3 - 8 years

Rights Sold

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

Description

Say hello to Rosie, a rascally rabbit with an enormous ear for adventure. Rosie is a funny bunny whose journey celebrates the new year.

Born with very long ears, Rosie also has great sense for adventure. She wants new sights to see and plants to taste. After getting caught "visiting" a nearby vegetable garden, Rosie befriends the boy Jai. As other animals learn that she is an unusual bunny, will Rosie ever find that her ears come in handy? Enjoy this hare-raising tale!

2011 was the Year of the Rabbit! Illustrating expressive characters and vibrant action, artist Justin Roth 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.

Rosie’s high hops to find her true talents 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, lovers of Bugs Bunny, the Easter Bunny, and Peter Rabbit..

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.

“this book is my favorite from the series... I fell in love with Justin Roth’s artwork. Rosie the rabbit is just adorable, and her rabbit family and friends are just as cute.”
- Supah Cute

Awards & Endorsements

Review

"This bright and playful story makes the ancient tradition of the Chinese zodiac accessible to children everywhere…The Year of the Rabbit is a timely way for the youngest readers to get acquainted with this aspect of Chinese tradition."—Paper Tigers
“Another adventurous tale from Oliver Chin, The Year of the Rabbit will be sure to keep children on the edge of their seats as they wait to discover how two friends help each other in need. Chin's descriptive storytelling will keep children enthralled and looking forward to his next zodiac book!" - Shirley Ly, Los Angeles Public Library
“I love rabbits, obviously, so 'The Year of the Rabbit' a sweet story about Rosie, a rabbit with extra-long ears, was right up my alley. Written by Oliver Chin with fantastic illustrations by Justin Roth, this book is another great Immedium release. A tale of friendship, bravery, and why sometimes its good to be just a little different, Rosie will hop her way right into your heart." - Tokyo Bunnie

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)

Justin Roth

Justin Roth is a creative director at Grey Advertising, and has written brand advertising and produced commercials for Saatchi & Saatchi. Previously he animated TV series for Nickelodeon and the Disney Channel, such as Speed Racer: The Next Generation and SuperNormal. He lives New York, New York.