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by Oliver Chin (Author), Justin Roth (Illustrator)
2022 is the Year of the Tiger!
Teddy is a future tiger king, whose journey celebrates the new year. This
edition features a bilingual Chinese translation.
Born into royalty, the young prince Teddy is warned by the King and Queen to
steer clear of humans who are intruding into their wild domain. However,
curiosity compels this cat to befriend the girl Su. But each camp doesn't want
to cross the other's tracks. Despite his parents' warnings, can Teddy
prove the jungle is big enough for both man and beast?
2022 is the Year of the Tiger! 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.
Teddy's roaring run to find his 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, cat 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.
"Oliver Chin has continued his entertaining stories of the twelve animals
of the Chinese zodiac with another story that teaches both Eastern and Western
values to children. Courage, friendship, and personal growth are all displayed
in this story of a young tiger learning his place in the jungle and among
humans." - Warren W. Wright, Chinese
American International
School
Back Jacket
The amusing tales of your favorite animals continue in The Year of the Tiger! Teddy is the prince of the jungle. But despite his parents' warnings, he befriends the girl, Su. When their worlds collide, can he prove the forest is big enough for both man and beast?
Teddy's hunt to discover his true nature will delight kids of all ages. Fifth in the annual Tales of the Chinese Zodiac series, The Year of the Tiger shows all the charming characters of the lunar calendar and the value of a youngster's amazing leap of faith.Author Biography
Oliver Chin is the author of the Tales from the Chinese Zodiac series, The Adventures of WonderBaby: From A to Z, Julie Black Belt, Timmy and Tammy's Train of Thought, Welcome to Monster Isle, and Baltazar and the Flying Pirates.
Justin Roth is a professional illustrator, animator, and character designer. A graduate of the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan, he illustrated Baltazar and the Flying Pirates and The Year of the Rabbit.
