The Year of the Pig: Tales from the Chinese Zodiac

by Oliver Chin

Book Overview

" The Year of the Pig (the sequel to 2006's Year of the Dog ), is the perfect gift to any new parents you encounter this year." - SFist " The Year of the Pig tells the story of Patty, a pig who is criticized for her piggish behavior. In the end, though, her devil-may-care, impulsive side wins the day... The artwork is] reminiscent of the work of Chuck Jones, the animator behind such Warner Bros. cartoon characters as Bugs Bunny. They look like animation...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1597020079
• ISBN13: 9781597020077
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Immedium
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 10.2" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

"The Year Of The Pig" is a lively entertainment for boys and girls.

Written is a simple by elegant style by Oliver Chin and joyously illustrated in a cartoon style by Miah Alcore, "The Year Of The Pig: Tales From The Chinese Zodiac" is a 36-page picturebook compendium of stories featuring Patti the Pig and Farmer Wu. The adventures of this remarkable little pig are based upon the 5,000 year legacy of the Chinese Zodiac and translated into a contemporary farm setting and includes creatures taken from the Chinese lunar calendar. "The Year Of The Pig" is a lively entertainment for boys and girls. Also very highly recommended for school and community library picturebook collections from Immedium is "The Year Of The Dog", their first title in a series showcasing the charismatic animals of the Chinese New Year.

New Year Piggie

I sent this book to my grand children to celebrate Chinese New Year. I haven't actually seen the book, but my family was delighted with it.