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Sellier, Marie

What the Rat Told Me: A Legend of the Chinese Zodiac

48 pp. | North-South | January, 2009 | Trade ISBN 978-0-7358-2220-7 $16.95
(3) K-3 Illustrated by Catherine Louis. Calligraphy by Wang Fei. This story explains that long ago, when the Great Emperor named the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac, crafty Rat was first in line. Bold linoleum prints feature a double-page spread for each animal. The shapes of the animals harmonize with the calligraphy used to write their Chinese names, forming dramatic and memorable compositions in red, black, and white.
Reviewer: Martha Sibert

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