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12 Lucky Animals: A Bilingual Baby Book

By Vickie Lee
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12 Lucky Animals: A Bilingual Baby Book employs the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac to introduce very young readers to animal names in both English and Chinese. Each animal is presented with its Chinese character and pinyin, making it a bright and engaging first encounter with language and culture.
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Format: Board book
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Perfect for infants and toddlers, especially those interested in bilingual learning or the Chinese zodiac. Ideal for parents and educators seeking a culturally rich introduction to language with bright, engaging visuals.

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A dual-language animal concept book introducing Chinese characters and the animals of the Chinese zodiac.

A dual-language animal concept book introducing Chinese characters and the animals of the Chinese zodiac.

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Using the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac, this bright and appealing board book introduces the youngest of readers to the names of animals in both English and Chinese, using Chinese characters alongside their pinyin (romanised spelling).

Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig—readers will love finding out which zodiac animal they are!

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Reviewers praise the book for its charming illustrations and accessible bilingual format. Publishers Weekly highlights the clear introduction of zodiac animal traits, while the School Library Journal notes its suitability for readers regardless of their language ability.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781250184245

Publisher: St Martin's Press

Format: Board book

Date Published: 31 December 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: St Martin's Press

Illustration: full-color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Joey Chou

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 165.0mm

Height: 165.0mm

Weight: 252g

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About the Author

Vickie Lee is an acupuncturist and Chinese medicine practitioner. Vickie graduated from Columbia University with a dual degree in East Asian studies and English literature. She was inspired by her daughter, Ruby, and their shared love of animals and of Chinese culture to write Ruby's Chinese New Year, her picture book debut. She lives with her daughter and her husband in Brooklyn, New York. Joey Chou was born in Taiwan and moved to sunny California in his early teens. There he received his BFA from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. Joey works by day as a visual development artist on feature animated films and by night as a picture book illustrator. joeychouart.com

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