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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 133.59251
EAN: 9781591430001
ISBN: 1591430003
Label: Bear Cub Books
Manufacturer: Bear Cub Books
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 32
Publication Date: October 30, 2002
Publisher: Bear Cub Books
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Release Date: September 01, 2002
Sales Rank: 737235
Studio: Bear Cub Books
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Lavishly illustrated guide to Chinese Astrology for children ages 8-12.
• Illustrations and text describe the characteristics of each of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac and of those born under each sign.
• Each animal is accompanied by a traditional Chinese folktale.
• Offers a brief overview of Chinese astrology and the history of the Chinese zodiac.
Anyone who has ever taken children to a Chinese restaurant and watched them read the paper placemat with fascination knows that children (and adults) love the playfulness and self-reflection of Chinese astrology. Now children can learn about the unique character traits and legends that make up the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac, as well as experience a deeper appreciation for the cultural traditions behind Chinese astrology.
Beautifully illustrated with lifelike animals that jump off the page, Animals in the Stars provides an informative and playful tool for self-exploration using this ancient tradition. The human personality traits of the 12 animals--both good and bad--are described in detail along with explanations of the significance of being born in the "year of" that particular animal. Each animal description is also accompanied by a traditional Chinese folktale further personifying the unique qualities and characteristics of that animal. Youngsters can enjoy these magical teaching tales while learning their "sign" as well as those of family members and friends. This wonderful introduction to the foundations of Chinese astrology is a perfect resource for the child seeking to know more about Chinese culture, zodiac animal characteristics, relationship dynamics, or esoteric traditions, as well as those seeking the simple fun inherent in the combination of astrology and animals.
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Animals in the Stars is a richly illustrated book about Chinese astrology for ages 8 and up. The first part of the book discusses the origin of the Twelve Earthly Branches, which today we call the Chinese Zodiac. The ancient people of Zhonngguo, also known as the Middle Kingdom (China), observed the cycles of the seasons, the pairing of the animals, the sun and moon--and learned to live in harmony with nature and it's opposites of yin and yang energy. This way of living was so important that many ... Read More
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Written and illustrated by Gregory Crawford, Animals In The Stars: Chinese Astrology For Children is a fun and exciting picture book that teaches young readers about the Chinese astrological system, which views people born in a given year as having certain character traits. The informative text is superbly enhanced with finely crafted, full-color illustrations, and the mythological anecdotes and legends concerning animal figures are as entertaining as they are informative. Animals In The Stars is ... Read More
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