The Year of the Rat: Tales from the Chinese Zodiac
Written by Oliver Chin and illustrated by Jeremiah Alcorn
"Rats dream as we dream, in epic narratives of navigation and thwarted efforts at escape"
- New York Times
$15.95, Hardcover, 36 pages, ISBN: 978-159702-011-4
2008 is the Year of the Rat! With his parents' blessing, the baby rat Ralph investigates the village with his new friend, the boy Bing. But being accepted isn't as easy as Ralph would like, especially since some of his hereditary habits are hard to break. But when things go awry at Bing's birthday party, how can Ralph help if he's locked in the barn? Surely this rodent has some tricks up his sleeve to save the day!
Ralph's high-flying journey to be true to his character will amuse children and adults alike. Bright and dynamic illustrations will appeal to new parents, those interested in Asian culture, and lovers of classic pig tales. The Year of the Rat is the third in the annual series Tales of the Chinese Zodiac.
Get your copy autographed by the author plus a limited edition postcard!
"One gift that we're loving, is the appropriately named The Year of the Rat: Tales From the Chinese Zodiac, the next in Oliver Chin's wonderful series. Miah Alcorn's illustrations have a frenetic, smile-inducing, Cartoon Network feel about them - a perfect complement to the engaging story of a baby rat infused with 'rat' characteristics of cleverness, ambition, and ingenuity."- Cool Mom Picks "The cartoon-like drawings by Miah Alcorn, who has partnered with Chin for all three Tales from the Chinese Zodiac books, bring enthusiasm and added energy to Chin’s tale and characters." - Paper Tigers
"Starred Pick for Kids and Parents: Furry Fantasy: Ralph is a curious and friendly baby rat, who finds himself in all sorts of pickles as he tries to make friends and understand the world around him…Just when Ralph thinks he's lost all hope of making friends, he gets the chance to save the day and discovers that his seeming liabilities aren't to bad after all."
- Audrey Magazine