The Year of the Rabbit - (Tales from the Chinese Zodiac) by Oliver Chin (Hardcover)

About the Book

Rosie the rabbit befriends a boy who leads her on a wild adventure with a tiger. Lists the birth years and characteristics of individuals born in the Chinese Year of the Rabbit.

Book Synopsis

This edition features a bilingual Chinese
translation. 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit! Rosie is a funny bunny whose
journey celebrates the new year.

Born with very long ears, Rosie also has great
sense for adventure. She wants new sights to see and plants to taste. After
getting caught "visiting" a nearby vegetable garden, Rosie befriends
the boy Jai. As other animals learn that she is an unusual bunny, will Rosie
ever find that her ears come in handy? Enjoy this hare-raising tale!

Illustrating expressive characters and vibrant
action, artist Justin Roth creates an inviting new world for readers to
explore. Tales from the Chinese Zodiac is a popular annual
children's book series showcasing the twelve charming animals that embody the
Chinese New Year.

Rosie's high hops to find her true talents will delight children and
adults alike. Kids love identifying with how each animal embarks on a unique
quest to discover his or her own character: Bright and dynamic illustrations
will appeal to parents, those interested in Asian culture, and, of course,
lovers of Bugs Bunny, the Easter Bunny, and Peter Rabbit.

Teachers appreciate how Tales from the Chinese Zodiac is the
only English series on each of the animals of the Chinese lunar calendar.
Librarians like how it one of the longest-running children's book series
featuring Asian American themes. Now readers everywhere can enjoy these
entertaining and original tales.

Review Quotes

"this book is my favorite from the series... I fell in love with Justin
Roth's artwork. Rosie the rabbit is just adorable, and her rabbit family and
friends are just as cute." - Supah Cute

"I enjoyed how the
story introduces the reader to the Chinese Zodiac and the characteristics of
the Rabbit. It's a cute & fun story, much enhanced by the colorful
& lively illustrations."

- Asian Mommy

"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.
Written by Oliver Chin with fantastic illustrations by Justin Roth, this book
is another great Immedium release. A tale of friendship, bravery, and
why sometimes its good to be just a little different, Rosie will hop her way right
into your heart. "

- Tokyo
Bunnie

"To learn the characteristics of this year's star
animal, check out The
Year of the Rabbit: Tales From the Chinese Zodiac... The latest in [the] zodiac series
centers on the curious rabbit Rosie. She likes to eat new things and meet new
people, so she ventures into a vegetable garden and gets caught by a boy named
Jai and his Po-Po (grandma). Boy and bunny get into some scrapes but become
fast friends."

- San
Francisco Chronicle

About the Author

Oliver Chin is the author of the Tales
from the Chinese Zodiac series, The
Adventures of WonderBaby: From A to Z, Julie
Black Belt, Timmy and Tammy's Train
of Thought, Welcome to Monster Isle,
and Baltazar and the Flying Pirates.

Justin Roth is a professional illustrator, animator, and character
designer. A graduate of the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan,
he illustrated The Year of the Tiger and Baltazar and the Flying Pirates.