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by Oliver Chin (Author), Jeremiah Alcorn (Illustrator)

2019 is the Year of the Pig Patty is a peppy piglet whose journey celebrates the new year. This revised edition features a bilingual Chinese translation.

process, as Patty gets advice from her uncles, aunts, and cousins. But being a sensible pig takes practice, as Patty realizes when Farmer Wu loses his jade ring Can Patty demonstrate her best qualities when others think they aren't?

Befriending people and the other zodiac animals, can Patty show she's got the right stuff? Illustrating expressive characters and vibrant action, artist Jeremiah Alcorn 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.

Patty's exuberant trek to discover her true nature 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, pig 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.

With its delightful narrative and appealing artwork, The Year of the Pig reminds us of the many porcine qualities we would do well to cultivate in ourselves: intelligence, curiosity, sincerity and generosity. How wise are those who learn from pigs rather than eat them - Sy Montgomery, author of The Good Good Pig

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The entertaining adventures of your favorite animals continue in The Year of the Pig!

Patty is a little piglet eager to explore the world. Growing up is a learning process, as Patty follows her parents and then gets more advice from her uncles, aunts, and cousins. But being a sensible pig takes practice, especially when Farmer Wu loses his jade ring and needs everyone's help! Now can Patty demonstrate her best qualities when others think they aren't?

Patty's amusing journey to discover her true character will delight children and adults alike--especially new parents, those interested in Asian culture, and readers who enjoy fun-loving stories and fantastic artwork. Second in the annual series, Tales of the Chinese Zodiac, The Year of the Pig features all the charismatic creatures of the Chinese lunar calendar and proves how anyone can make a big difference.

Author Biography

Oliver Chin is the author of the popular annual children's book series Tales from the Chinese Zodiac. This remains the only series in English on the animals of the Lunar New Year, which is increasingly celebrated worldwide. He presents at schools, libraries, and museums nationwide and teaches artists of all ages how to create their own comic books.

Jeremiah Alcorn illustrated The Year of the Dog, Pig, Rat, and Ox from the Tales from the Chinese Zodiac series. He is a character developer and game designer. An accomplished animator and artist, Alcorn was the 2003 winner of ACME animation competition (a nationwide art contest) and illustrates for Lifeway Christian resources. His family lives in Alabama.
Number of Pages: 40
Dimensions: 0.3 x 10.1 x 9.8 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: December 18, 2018
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