The Twelve Animals of the Chinese ZodiacThe Twelve Animals of the Chinese Zodiac

This bilingual book is a collection of fables around the theme of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac. All the stories in the collection are popular in China. Seven of them originated from Chinese culture, five are derived from Aesop's Fables. Intended mainly for English-speaking families who want their children to know more about Chinese culture, this book also caters to parents who desire their children to be bilingual in both English and Chinese. Families who wish to give their children a bit of exposure to the Chinese language will find this book equally enjoyable and enriching. --from back cover.