The Rat, the Ox, and the Zodiac: A Chinese Legend

by Dorothy O. Van Woerkom, Errol Le Cain (Illustrator)

Recounts how the Rat came to be the animal representing the first year of the Chinese zodiac.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Fairy Tales, Asia

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1976

Reviews

[Kim · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rather a different take on why the animals of the Chinese zodiac ended up in the order they did, but I like the repetition in the narrative and the efforts of the illustrator to represent the style of traditional Chinese art.

[Cindy D · Rating 2 out of 5]

The Rat, the Ox, and the Zodiac: A Chinese Legend is not to engaging not sure if I would use it in the classroom. Possible use is study of stars, astrology or horoscope introduction to children.

[Julia · Rating 1 out of 5]

Don't bother with this one.

[Mckinley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Didn't like this version telling.