Oliver Chin - The Year of the Tiger
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Curiosity kindles this cat. Teddy is a cub who is destined to be a tiger king! His thrilling journey celebrates the new year.
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 doesnt want to cross the others tracks. Despite his parents warnings,. But can Teddy prove the jungle is big enough for both man and beast?
2010 was 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 childrens book series showcasing the twelve charming animals that embody the Chinese New Year.
Teddys 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 childrens 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
Curiosity kindles this cat. Teddy is a cub who is destined to be a tiger king! His thrilling journey celebrates the new year.
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 doesnt want to cross the others tracks. Despite his parents warnings,. But can Teddy prove the jungle is big enough for both man and beast?
2010 was 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 childrens book series showcasing the twelve charming animals that embody the Chinese New Year.
Teddys 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 childrens 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
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"This bright, playful story makes the ancient tradition of the Chinese zodiac
accessible to and fun for contemporary children, whatever their cultural background.
Justin Roth's illustrations reflect his roots as an animator: the cartoon-like
characters are big on emotion with exaggeratedly expressive faces... All in all,
The Year of the Tiger is a great way for young readers to welcome in the lunar New Year!"
- Paper Tigers
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?
Teddys 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 youngsters amazing leap of faith.
For nearly 5,000 years, the Chinese culture
has organized time in cycles of twelve years.
This Eastern calendar is based upon the movement
of the moon (as compared to the Western which
follows the sun). The zodiac circle symbolizes this.
An animal that has unique qualities represents each year.
Therefore, if you are born in a particular year,
then you share the personality of that animal.
Now people worldwide celebrate this
fifteen-day festival in the early spring and enjoy
the start of another Chinese New Year.
To Uncle Hank, whose smile, pawshake, and wit
established many a friendship.
O.C.
To Alexandra, the utmost authority on all things cute.
Without your support and incredible patience, this would
not have been possible. I love you.
And to my parents, whose love, encouragement, and
life-long sacrifices have allowed me to follow my dreams.
Thank you so very much. You are the best!
J.R.
Immedium, Inc.
P.O. Box 31846 San Francisco, CA 94131
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Text Copyright 2010 Oliver Chin
Illustrations Copyright 2010 Justin Roth
All rights reserved, including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form. For information about
special discounts for bulk purchases, please contact Immedium Special Sales at sales@immedium.com.
First hardcover edition published 2010.
Edited by Don Menn
Book design by Elaine Chu
Calligraphy by Lucy Chu
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
The year of the tiger : tales from the Chinese zodiac / by Oliver Chin ;
illustrated by Justin Roth. -- 1st hardcover ed.
p. cm.
Summary: The adventures and misadventures of Teddy the tiger cub as he learns that good manners
make good neighbors. Lists the birth years and characteristics of individuals born in the Chinese Year of
the Tiger.
ISBN-10: 1-59702-020-6 (hardcover)
[1. Tiger--Fiction. 2. Animals--Infancy--Fiction. 3. Astrology, Chinese--Fiction] I. Roth, Justin, , ill. II. Title.
PZ7.C44235Yer 2010
[E]--dc22
2009012497
ISBN: 1-59702-020-6, ISBN 13: 978-159702-020-6
In the mighty jungle, the tigers slept
each night. But tonight excitement filled
the air. A small cry rang out. Then catcalls
joined it in a great celebration.
The King and Queen just had a baby!
As the morning sunshine warmed the royal den,
the cub yawned loudly, Roar!
The Queen whispered, Hush, my darling.
Cuddling his newborn, the King chuckled,
"Theodore,
you are a
feisty chap.
Soon this fur ball roamed the
forest like it was his own
backyard. His parents
marveled at his curiosity.
Teddy meowed,
Im becoming
a big cat!
The Queen laughed,
Someday youll be
king of the jungle.
Later she advised, Son, a wise ruler
starts out as a careful prince.
The King added, Weve heard of
dangerous animals called humans.
Their houses and roads invade our land,
so stay away from them.
But this warning tickled the kittens interest.
I want to see these beasts for myself,
gushed Teddy. He learned that people lived on
the edge of the forest. So one evening,
he set out alone in that direction.
After a while he came to a ridge. In the glen below were
thatched roofs, dirt paths, and a person sitting in a field!
To get a better look, Teddy sneaked down the hill and
his striped coat blended into the tall reeds.
The clearing of short grass felt strange
under his feet. Distracted by a rat,
he gleefully pounced after it
and snarled, Roar!
However, he startled the
nearby ox and horse,
which frantically
galloped off.
In the moonlight, the girl saw
Teddy and froze in surprise.
Su screamed, Tiger! Tiger!
The cat scampered into the
trees. Racing back to the
palace, he thought,
That creature
was quite
a fright.
Meanwhile, the villagers searched for
the intruder. But they found neither hide
nor hair of Teddy.
Su, dont cry tiger when there
isnt one! chided her father, Ba-Ba.
At home, Teddy didnt tell his parents
about his close encounter. But he
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