Baaa, Baaa, Sydney!
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$15.95, hardcover, 36 Pages,
ISBN: 978-1-59702-104-3, 9.5 x 10
"Favorite Chinese New Year Books for Kids: a planned 12-book series that introduces children to the animals of the Chinese zodiac. Oliver Chin introduces young readers to the characteristics of each zodiac animal through lively stories accompanied by exuberant illustrations." - China Sprout
San Francisco, California- January 1, 2015 - Immedium announces the publication of
The Year of the Sheep: Tales from the Chinese Zodiac, written by Oliver Chin and illustrated by professional animator Alina Chau/a>. This is the tenth story in Immedium's popular children's picture book series on the twelve charismatic animals of the Chinese New Year. The adventures of the inventive sheep Sydney will amuse children and adults alike.
2015 is The Year of the Sheep! The lamb Sydney befriends the shepherd girl Zhi and other animals. But to her parents' dismay, Sydney may walk to the beat of a different drummer. However, after a storm strikes and causes a problem for everyone, can Sydney show them how valuable a sheep's qualities can be?
This latest adventure in the Tales from the Chinese Zodiac follows:
The Year of the Horse (2014)
The Year of the Snake (2013)
The Year of the Dragon (2012)
The Year of the Rabbit (2011)
The Year of the Tiger (2010)
The Year of the Ox (2009)
The Year of the Rat (2008)
The Year of the Pig (2007)
The Year of the Dog (2006)
Each book features a unique cast of a dozen creatures. In the Chinese lunar calendar, every year is represented by a special animal. Each creature symbolizes unique qualities and has a personality that people identify with.
With lush watercolors, Artist Alina Chau creates an inviting new world for readers to explore. She contributed to LucasFilm's popular animated TV series Star Wars: The Clone Wars and previously illustrated the children's storybook The Treehouse Heroes: and the Forgotten Beast. Now readers everywhere can welcome 2015 with the entertaining adventures of The Year of the Sheep!
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