Race with the animals of the Zodiac as they compete to have the years of the Chinese calendar named after them. The excitement-filled story is followed by notes on the Chinese calendar, important Chinese holidays, and a chart outlining the animal signs based on birth years.

A beautifully illustrated version of the traditional folktale about the Chinese zodiac from the author of Deep in the Woods.

Nate Tortoise is tired of living in the shadow of Lever Lapin. He can't go anywhere or do anything without hearing about the great exploits of that pesky hare. And Lever's head has grown to match the size of his entourage. It isn't until Nate challenges Lever to a race that this hare is put in his place . . . giving new meaning to the phrase "slow and steady wins the race." Kevin O'Malley fans will cheer all the way to the finish line for this clever twist on the beloved fable.

The animals on the farm want to have a race. Who will win?

Spectacular illustrations illuminate the magic of astrology in this intriguing look at how the Chinese Zodiac, one of the world's most ancient fortune-telling systems, came to be ordered. Includes a current Chinese Zodiac, so readers can look up their fortunes.