This beautifully illustrated multicultural children's book tells the story of a young boy and his magical rooster in both English and Chinesea great story for Chinese New Year!Long long ago, there lived a boy named Tang Yun. He studied very hard and was ready to take the imperial exam in the Capital City thousands of miles away. Yun's mother was worried about him traveling alone. After working day and night, she finished hand embroidering a rooster on Yun's outfit, hoping the magical rooster would be her son's guardian angel. During his trip, magic happened whenever Yun was in danger. With a crowing of "cock-a doodle-doo," the embroidered rooster jumped out of Yun's outfit. He was alive! He was brave, timely and kind. He helped Yun overcome many obstacles during his trip. Yun arrived at the Capital City safely and successfully passed his exam with honor. He eventually reunited with his mother. They lived happily together ever after.Other books in the Chinese Zodiac Series (as well as the year of that animal) include:Little Pigs and the Sweet Rice Cakes2007 & 2019Water Dragon2012 & 2024Little Monkey King's Journey2016 & 2028Snake Goddess Colors the World2013 & 2025Horse and the Mysterious Drawing2014 & 2026Sheep Beauty2015 & 2027Bronze Dog2006 & 2018 Little Rat and the Golden Seed2008 & 2020 Little Calf2009 & 2021

 

 

This book is part of a book series called Stories Of the Chinese Zodiac .

This book is aimed at children at US kindergarten-4th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 5-10 years.

There are 42 pages in this book. This book was published in 2016 by Shanghai Press .

Li Jian was a middle school art teacher and children's books editor. He currently owns his own illustration studio, focusing on children's fairy tales.