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Tales from the Chinese Zodiac

DO NOT PRINT THIS PAGE Please see the file labeled “The Year of the Dragon_case” for the outside front cover, spine and outside back cover.

$15.95 USA

$15.95 U.S.A.

Chin

Oliver Chin has written The Tales from the Chinese

⋅ Wood

Zodiac series, Baltazar and the Flying Pirates, Welcome to Monster Isle, Julie Black Belt, Timmy and Tammy’s Train of Thought, and The Adventures of WonderBaby. He lives in San Francisco, California.

Jennifer Wood is an animation designer for the TV series

“This bright and playful story makes the ancient tradition of the Chinese zodiac

Tales from the Chinese Zodiac

accessible to children everywhere…. Kids will also have fun spotting all of the animals from the Chinese zodiac hiding in the pages of the book.”— Paper Tigers

T.U.F.F. Puppy on Nickelodeon. She contributed to the shows The Fairly OddParents, The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, Catscratch, Strawberry Shortcake, and

The amusing tales of your favorite

Tak and the Power of Juju. She lives in Los Angeles,

“The latest installment of the Tales from the Chinese Zodiac

California. See more at www.artofjwood.com.

series is an exuberant adventure. Dom the dragon is a kind

Dragon! Dominic’s proud parents have high expectations for their son. But when

and fearless hero who will definitely be a hit with kids and

Dom’s friends want to paddle a boat

be made into a movie, since

parents alike. The appealing illustrations really complement

in the village’s annual river race, their

the stunning illustrations look

the exciting and fun story!”

“…this book should immediately

like animation and the theme

Hollywood to pass up.”

“Move over Bugs Bunny. 2011 brings on The Year of the Rabbit….

– Cool Mom Picks

Oliver Chin continues to creatively reveal the virtues of the

“Here is a book that is geared

animals of the Chinese Zodiac through his series.”

towards kids, but embraces the adventurer in all of us…. Perfect

—BookDads

bedtime story reading material.” – Ain’t It Cool News

a rabbit with extra-long ears—was right up my alley…this book is another great

about favorite picture

Immedium release. A tale of friendship, bravery, and why sometimes it’s good

books, it will be requested

to be just a little different, Rosie will hop her way right into your heart.”

so much even the kids will have it memorized almost

—Tokyo Bunnie

word for word in no time.” – Model Railroad News

Printed in Singapore

www.immedium.com

Dom’s adventure to discover his unique qualities will delight kids of all ages. Seventh in the annual Tales from the Chinese Zodiac series, The Year of the Dragon shows all the charming characters of the Chinese lunar calendar and how a fiery spirit can light the way.

“I love rabbits, obviously, so The Year of the Rabbit—a sweet story about Rosie, “…if I’ve learned anything

elders disapprove. Now whose side will this dragon choose?

—Karen Choy, San Mateo County Library

park tie-in is just too good for

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animals continue in The Year of the

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Dragon

Snake

Rabbit

For nearly 5,000 years, the Chinese culture

Tiger

Horse

has organized time in cycles of twelve years. This Eastern calendar is based upon the movement of the moon (as compared to the Western calendar which follows the sun’s path). The zodiac circle symbolizes how animals, which have unique qualities, represent each year. Therefore, if you are born in a particular year, Ox

then you share the personality of that animal.

Sheep

Now people worldwide celebrate this fifteen-day festival in the early spring and enjoy the start of another Chinese New Year.

Rat Monkey

Pig

Rooster Dog

To my niece Laura: a Golden Dragon who is also a good sport and makes her parents proud of her. —O.C. For my family and friends with special dedication to my Mom, who instilled a love for stories and imagination in me and whose memory and inspiration live on through every creative endeavor I do. —J.W.

Immedium, Inc. P.O. Box 31846 San Francisco, CA 94131 www.immedium.com Text Copyright © 2012 Oliver Chin Illustrations Copyright © 2012 Jennifer Wood 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 [email protected]. First hardcover edition published 2012. Edited by Don Menn Book design by Erica Loh Jones Calligraphy by Lucy Chu Printed in Singapore 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Chin, Oliver Clyde, 1969The year of the dragon : tales from the Chinese zodiac / by Oliver Chin ; illustrated by Jennifer Wood. -- 1st hardcover ed. p. cm. Summary: Dominic the dragon befriends a boy named Bo as well as the other eleven animals of the Chinese lunar calendar and helps them enter the annual village boat race. Lists the birth years and characteristics of individuals born in the Chinese Year of the Dragon. ISBN 978-1-59702-028-2 (hardcover) [1. Dragons--Fiction. 2. Animals--Fiction. 3. Astrology, Chinese--Fiction.] I. Wood, Jennifer, ill. II. Title. PZ7.C44235Ydo 2012 [E]--dc23 2011015927 ISBN 10: 1-59702-028-1 ISBN 13: 978-159702-028-2

Tales from the Chinese Zodiac

Immedium, Inc. San Francisco, CA

High amidst the mountain peaks, a pair of dragons lived. In their cave, they gently tended their first egg. Eventually its shell slowly began to crack. A whisper of smoke emerged and out peeked a baby!

The proud parents scooped up their hatchling and named him “Dominic.” Papa Dragon beamed, “Now, Dom, you can roam the earth, sea, and sky.” Perching outside, they showed him the world far below.

Gliding over hills and streams, the family spotted the Imperial Palace. The kind Emperor, Empress, and their court greeted them.

“My, we do look alike,” said the snake. But Dom was growing fast. Suddenly his wings popped out!

Dom shouted, “Wow, I can fly!” WHOOSH! Lifting off, he waved goodbye and followed his parents into the clouds.

Dragon 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024

People born in the Year of the Dragon are strong and passionate, as well as idealistic and independent. But they can flare with emotion and be temperamental risk-takers. However, dragons are energetic and shoulder responsibility well, which make them the most reliable companions.

$15.95 USA

$15.95 U.S.A.

Chin

Oliver Chin has written The Tales from the Chinese

⋅ Wood

Zodiac series, Baltazar and the Flying Pirates, Welcome to Monster Isle, Julie Black Belt, Timmy and Tammy’s Train of Thought, and The Adventures of WonderBaby. He lives in San Francisco, California.

Jennifer Wood is an animation designer for the TV series

“This bright and playful story makes the ancient tradition of the Chinese zodiac

Tales from the Chinese Zodiac

accessible to children everywhere…. Kids will also have fun spotting all of the animals from the Chinese zodiac hiding in the pages of the book.”— Paper Tigers

T.U.F.F. Puppy on Nickelodeon. She contributed to the shows The Fairly OddParents, The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, Catscratch, Strawberry Shortcake, and

The amusing tales of your favorite

Tak and the Power of Juju. She lives in Los Angeles,

“The latest installment of the Tales from the Chinese Zodiac

California. See more at www.artofjwood.com.

series is an exuberant adventure. Dom the dragon is a kind

Dragon! Dominic’s proud parents have high expectations for their son. But when

and fearless hero who will definitely be a hit with kids and

Dom’s friends want to paddle a boat

be made into a movie, since

parents alike. The appealing illustrations really complement

in the village’s annual river race, their

the stunning illustrations look

the exciting and fun story!”

“…this book should immediately

like animation and the theme

Hollywood to pass up.”

“Move over Bugs Bunny. 2011 brings on The Year of the Rabbit….

– Cool Mom Picks

Oliver Chin continues to creatively reveal the virtues of the

“Here is a book that is geared

animals of the Chinese Zodiac through his series.”

towards kids, but embraces the adventurer in all of us…. Perfect

—BookDads

bedtime story reading material.” – Ain’t It Cool News

a rabbit with extra-long ears—was right up my alley…this book is another great

about favorite picture

Immedium release. A tale of friendship, bravery, and why sometimes it’s good

books, it will be requested

to be just a little different, Rosie will hop her way right into your heart.”

so much even the kids will have it memorized almost

—Tokyo Bunnie

word for word in no time.” – Model Railroad News

Printed in Singapore

www.immedium.com

Dom’s adventure to discover his unique qualities will delight kids of all ages. Seventh in the annual Tales from the Chinese Zodiac series, The Year of the Dragon shows all the charming characters of the Chinese lunar calendar and how a fiery spirit can light the way.

“I love rabbits, obviously, so The Year of the Rabbit—a sweet story about Rosie, “…if I’ve learned anything

elders disapprove. Now whose side will this dragon choose?

—Karen Choy, San Mateo County Library

park tie-in is just too good for

www.immedium.com

animals continue in The Year of the

US $15.95

“The latest installment of the Tales from the Chinese Zodiac series is an exuberant adventure. Dom the dragon is a kind and fearless hero who will definitely be a hit with kids and

DO NOT PRINTparents THIS alike. PAGE The appealing illustrations really complement the exciting and fun story!”

Choy, San“The MateoYear CountyofLibrary Please see the—Karen file labeled the Dragon_case” for the outside front cover, spine “Move over Bugs Bunny. 2011 brings on The Year of the Rabbit…. and outside back cover. Oliver Chin continues to creatively reveal the virtues of the animals of the Chinese Zodiac through his series.” —BookDads “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…this book is another great Immedium release. A tale of friendship, bravery, and why sometimes it’s good to be just a little different, Rosie will hop her way right into your heart.” —Tokyo Bunnie

www.immedium.com

US $15.95