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Tales from the Chinese Zodiac

“…this book should immediately

be made into a movie, since

the stunning illustrations look

like animation and the theme

park tie-in is just too good for

Hollywood to pass up.”

– Cool Mom Picks

“Here is a book that is geared

towards kids, but embraces the

adventurer in all of us…. Perfect

bedtime story reading material.”

– Ain’t It Cool News

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“The latest installment of the Tales from the Chinese Zodiac

series is an exuberant adventure. Dom the dragon is a kind

and fearless hero who will definitely be a hit with kids and

parents alike. The appealing illustrations really complement

the exciting and fun story!”

—Karen Choy, San Mateo County Library

“Move over Bugs Bunny. 2011 brings on The Year of the Rabbit….

Oliver Chin continues to creatively reveal the virtues of the

animals of the Chinese Zodiac through his series.”

—BookDads

“I love rabbits, obviously, so The Year of the Rabbit—a sweet story about Rosie,

a rabbit with extra-long ears—was right up my alley…this book is another great

Immedium release. A tale of friendship, bravery, and why sometimes it’s good

to be just a little different, Rosie will hop her way right into your heart.”

—Tokyo Bunnie

US $15.95

www.immedium.com www.immedium.com

Oliver Chin has written The Tales from the Chinese

Zodiac series, Baltazar and the Flying Pirates, Welcome

to Monster Isle, Julie Black Belt, Timmy and Tammy’s

Train of Thought, and The Adventures of WonderBaby.

He lives in San Francisco, California.

Jennifer Wood is an animation designer for the TV series

T.U.F.F. Puppy on Nickelodeon. She contributed to the

shows The Fairly OddParents, The Marvelous Misadventures

of Flapjack, Catscratch, Strawberry Shortcake, and

Tak and the Power of Juju. She lives in Los Angeles,

California. See more at www.artofjwood.com.

Printed in Singapore

“…if I’ve learned anything

about favorite picture

books, it will be requested

so much even the kids will

have it memorized almost

word for word in no time.”

– Model Railroad News

“This bright and playful story makes the

ancient tradition of the Chinese zodiac

accessible to children everywhere….

Kids will also have fun spotting all of the

animals from the Chinese zodiac hiding in

the pages of the book.”— Paper Tigers

The amusing tales of your favorite

animals continue in The Year of the

Dragon! Dominic’s proud parents have

high expectations for their son. But when

Dom’s friends want to paddle a boat

in the vil lage’s annual river race, their

elders disapprove. Now whose side will

this dragon choose?

Dom’s adventure to discover his unique

qualities will delight kids of all ages.

Seventh in the annual Tales from the

Chinese Zodiac series, The Year of the

Dragon shows all the charming characters

of the Chinese lunar calendar and how a

fiery spirit can light the way.

$15.95 U.S.A.

Tales from the Chinese Zodiac

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For nearly 5,000 years, the Chinese culture

has organized time in cycles of twelve years.

This Eastern calendar is based upon the movement

of the moon (as compared to the Western calendar

which follows the sun’s path). The zodiac circle symbolizes

how animals, which have unique qualities, represent each

year. Therefore, if you are born in a particular year,

then you share the personality of that animal.

Now people worldwide celebrate this fifteen-day

festival in the early spring and enjoy the

start of another Chinese New Year.

Rabbit

Tiger

Dragon

Snake

Horse

OxSheep

MonkeyRat

Pig

Dog

Rooster

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Text Copyright © 2012 Oliver ChinIllustrations Copyright © 2012 Jennifer Wood

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First hardcover edition published 2012.

Edited by Don MennBook design by Erica Loh JonesCalligraphy by Lucy Chu

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Chin, Oliver Clyde, 1969- The year of the dragon : tales from the Chinese zodiac / by Oliver Chin ; illustrated by Jennifer Wood. -- 1st hardcover ed. p. cm. Summary: Dominic the dragon befriends a boy named Bo as well as the other eleven animals of the Chinese lunar calendar and helps them enter the annual village boat race. Lists the birth years and characteristics of individuals born in the Chinese Year of the Dragon. ISBN 978-1-59702-028-2 (hardcover) [1. Dragons--Fiction. 2. Animals--Fiction. 3. Astrology, Chinese--Fiction.] I. Wood, Jennifer, ill. II. Title. PZ7.C44235Ydo 2012 [E]--dc23 2011015927

ISBN 10: 1-59702-028-1ISBN 13: 978-159702-028-2

To my niece Laura: a Golden Dragon who is also a good sport and makes her parents proud of her.—O.C.

For my family and friendswith special dedication to my Mom, who instilled a lovefor stories and imagination in me and whose memory andinspiration live on through every creative endeavor I do.—J.W.

Immedium, Inc.San Francisco, CA

Tales from the Chinese Zodiac

High amidst the mountain peaks, a pair of dragons lived. In their cave, they gently tended their first

egg. Eventually its shell slowly began to crack. A whisper of smoke emerged and out

peeked a baby!

Papa Dragon beamed, “Now, Dom, you can

roam the earth, sea, and sky.” Perching outside, they showed him the world far below.

The proud parents scooped up theirhatchling and named him “Dominic.”

Gliding over hills andstreams, the family spottedthe Imperial Palace. The kind Emperor,Empress, and theircourt greeted them.

“My, we do look alike,”said the snake. But Dom was growing fast. Suddenly hiswings popped out!

Dom shouted, “Wow, I can fly!” WHOOSH! Lifting off, he waved goodbye and followed his parents into the clouds.

Dragon 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024

People born in the Year of the Dragon are strong and passionate, as well as idealistic

and independent. But they can flare with emotion and be temperamental risk-takers.

However, dragons are energetic and shoulder responsibility well, which make them the

most reliable companions.

“…this book should immediately

be made into a movie, since

the stunning illustrations look

like animation and the theme

park tie-in is just too good for

Hollywood to pass up.”

– Cool Mom Picks

“Here is a book that is geared

towards kids, but embraces the

adventurer in all of us…. Perfect

bedtime story reading material.”

– Ain’t It Cool News

Ch

in⋅W

oo

d

“The latest installment of the Tales from the Chinese Zodiac

series is an exuberant adventure. Dom the dragon is a kind

and fearless hero who will definitely be a hit with kids and

parents alike. The appealing illustrations really complement

the exciting and fun story!”

—Karen Choy, San Mateo County Library

“Move over Bugs Bunny. 2011 brings on The Year of the Rabbit….

Oliver Chin continues to creatively reveal the virtues of the

animals of the Chinese Zodiac through his series.”

—BookDads

“I love rabbits, obviously, so The Year of the Rabbit—a sweet story about Rosie,

a rabbit with extra-long ears—was right up my alley…this book is another great

Immedium release. A tale of friendship, bravery, and why sometimes it’s good

to be just a little different, Rosie will hop her way right into your heart.”

—Tokyo Bunnie

US $15.95

www.immedium.com www.immedium.com

Oliver Chin has written The Tales from the Chinese

Zodiac series, Baltazar and the Flying Pirates, Welcome

to Monster Isle, Julie Black Belt, Timmy and Tammy’s

Train of Thought, and The Adventures of WonderBaby.

He lives in San Francisco, California.

Jennifer Wood is an animation designer for the TV series

T.U.F.F. Puppy on Nickelodeon. She contributed to the

shows The Fairly OddParents, The Marvelous Misadventures

of Flapjack, Catscratch, Strawberry Shortcake, and

Tak and the Power of Juju. She lives in Los Angeles,

California. See more at www.artofjwood.com.

Printed in Singapore

“…if I’ve learned anything

about favorite picture

books, it will be requested

so much even the kids will

have it memorized almost

word for word in no time.”

– Model Railroad News

“This bright and playful story makes the

ancient tradition of the Chinese zodiac

accessible to children everywhere….

Kids will also have fun spotting all of the

animals from the Chinese zodiac hiding in

the pages of the book.”— Paper Tigers

The amusing tales of your favorite

animals continue in The Year of the

Dragon! Dominic’s proud parents have

high expectations for their son. But when

Dom’s friends want to paddle a boat

in the vil lage’s annual river race, their

elders disapprove. Now whose side will

this dragon choose?

Dom’s adventure to discover his unique

qualities will delight kids of all ages.

Seventh in the annual Tales from the

Chinese Zodiac series, The Year of the

Dragon shows all the charming characters

of the Chinese lunar calendar and how a

fiery spirit can light the way.

$15.95 U.S.A.

Tales from the Chinese Zodiac

$15.95 USA

DO NOT PRINT THIS PAGE

Please see the file labeled “The Year of the Dragon_case” for the outside front cover, spine and outside back cover.

“The latest installment of the Tales from the Chinese Zodiac

series is an exuberant adventure. Dom the dragon is a kind

and fearless hero who will definitely be a hit with kids and

parents alike. The appealing illustrations really complement

the exciting and fun story!”

—Karen Choy, San Mateo County Library

“Move over Bugs Bunny. 2011 brings on The Year of the Rabbit….

Oliver Chin continues to creatively reveal the virtues of the

animals of the Chinese Zodiac through his series.”

—BookDads

“I love rabbits, obviously, so The Year of the Rabbit—a sweet story about Rosie,

a rabbit with extra-long ears—was right up my alley…this book is another great

Immedium release. A tale of friendship, bravery, and why sometimes it’s good

to be just a little different, Rosie will hop her way right into your heart.”

—Tokyo Bunnie

US $15.95

www.immedium.com