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2012 is the year of the dragon! Dominic's parents advise the kingdom's Emperor and have high expectations for this high-flying dragon. However, when the boy Bo and the other zodiac animals want to learn paddle boat racing, will Dom sink or swim with them? Find out in the seventh book in the Tales from the Chinese Zodiac series. By Oliver Chin and illustrated by Jennifer Wood.$15.95, hardcover, 36 Pages, ISBN: 978-1-59702-028-2, 9.5 x 10, www.immedium.com/products/yearofdragon.html.
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Please see the file labeled “The Year of the Dragon_case” for the outside front cover, spine and outside back cover.
Tales from the Chinese Zodiac
“…this book should immediately
be made into a movie, since
the stunning illustrations look
like animation and the theme
park tie-in is just too good for
Hollywood to pass up.”
– Cool Mom Picks
“Here is a book that is geared
towards kids, but embraces the
adventurer in all of us…. Perfect
bedtime story reading material.”
– Ain’t It Cool News
Ch
in⋅W
oo
d
“The latest installment of the Tales from the Chinese Zodiac
series is an exuberant adventure. Dom the dragon is a kind
and fearless hero who will definitely be a hit with kids and
parents alike. The appealing illustrations really complement
the exciting and fun story!”
—Karen Choy, San Mateo County Library
“Move over Bugs Bunny. 2011 brings on The Year of the Rabbit….
Oliver Chin continues to creatively reveal the virtues of the
animals of the Chinese Zodiac through his series.”
—BookDads
“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…this book is another great
Immedium release. A tale of friendship, bravery, and why sometimes it’s good
to be just a little different, Rosie will hop her way right into your heart.”
—Tokyo Bunnie
US $15.95
www.immedium.com www.immedium.com
Oliver Chin has written The Tales from the Chinese
Zodiac series, Baltazar and the Flying Pirates, Welcome
to Monster Isle, Julie Black Belt, Timmy and Tammy’s
Train of Thought, and The Adventures of WonderBaby.
He lives in San Francisco, California.
Jennifer Wood is an animation designer for the TV series
T.U.F.F. Puppy on Nickelodeon. She contributed to the
shows The Fairly OddParents, The Marvelous Misadventures
of Flapjack, Catscratch, Strawberry Shortcake, and
Tak and the Power of Juju. She lives in Los Angeles,
California. See more at www.artofjwood.com.
Printed in Singapore
“…if I’ve learned anything
about favorite picture
books, it will be requested
so much even the kids will
have it memorized almost
word for word in no time.”
– Model Railroad News
“This bright and playful story makes the
ancient tradition of the Chinese zodiac
accessible to children everywhere….
Kids will also have fun spotting all of the
animals from the Chinese zodiac hiding in
the pages of the book.”— Paper Tigers
The amusing tales of your favorite
animals continue in The Year of the
Dragon! Dominic’s proud parents have
high expectations for their son. But when
Dom’s friends want to paddle a boat
in the vil lage’s annual river race, their
elders disapprove. Now whose side will
this dragon choose?
Dom’s adventure to discover his unique
qualities will delight kids of all ages.
Seventh in the annual Tales from the
Chinese Zodiac series, The Year of the
Dragon shows all the charming characters
of the Chinese lunar calendar and how a
fiery spirit can light the way.
$15.95 U.S.A.
Tales from the Chinese Zodiac
$15.95 USA
For nearly 5,000 years, the Chinese culture
has organized time in cycles of twelve years.
This Eastern calendar is based upon the movement
of the moon (as compared to the Western calendar
which follows the sun’s path). The zodiac circle symbolizes
how animals, which have unique qualities, represent each
year. Therefore, if you are born in a particular year,
then you share the personality of that animal.
Now people worldwide celebrate this fifteen-day
festival in the early spring and enjoy the
start of another Chinese New Year.
Rabbit
Tiger
Dragon
Snake
Horse
OxSheep
MonkeyRat
Pig
Dog
Rooster
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Text Copyright © 2012 Oliver ChinIllustrations Copyright © 2012 Jennifer Wood
All rights reserved, including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form. For information about special discounts for bulk purchases, please contact Immedium Special Sales at [email protected].
First hardcover edition published 2012.
Edited by Don MennBook design by Erica Loh JonesCalligraphy by Lucy Chu
Printed in Singapore10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Chin, Oliver Clyde, 1969- The year of the dragon : tales from the Chinese zodiac / by Oliver Chin ; illustrated by Jennifer Wood. -- 1st hardcover ed. p. cm. Summary: Dominic the dragon befriends a boy named Bo as well as the other eleven animals of the Chinese lunar calendar and helps them enter the annual village boat race. Lists the birth years and characteristics of individuals born in the Chinese Year of the Dragon. ISBN 978-1-59702-028-2 (hardcover) [1. Dragons--Fiction. 2. Animals--Fiction. 3. Astrology, Chinese--Fiction.] I. Wood, Jennifer, ill. II. Title. PZ7.C44235Ydo 2012 [E]--dc23 2011015927
ISBN 10: 1-59702-028-1ISBN 13: 978-159702-028-2
To my niece Laura: a Golden Dragon who is also a good sport and makes her parents proud of her.—O.C.
For my family and friendswith special dedication to my Mom, who instilled a lovefor stories and imagination in me and whose memory andinspiration live on through every creative endeavor I do.—J.W.
Immedium, Inc.San Francisco, CA
Tales from the Chinese Zodiac
High amidst the mountain peaks, a pair of dragons lived. In their cave, they gently tended their first
egg. Eventually its shell slowly began to crack. A whisper of smoke emerged and out
peeked a baby!
Papa Dragon beamed, “Now, Dom, you can
roam the earth, sea, and sky.” Perching outside, they showed him the world far below.
The proud parents scooped up theirhatchling and named him “Dominic.”
Gliding over hills andstreams, the family spottedthe Imperial Palace. The kind Emperor,Empress, and theircourt greeted them.
“My, we do look alike,”said the snake. But Dom was growing fast. Suddenly hiswings popped out!
Dom shouted, “Wow, I can fly!” WHOOSH! Lifting off, he waved goodbye and followed his parents into the clouds.
Dragon 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024
People born in the Year of the Dragon are strong and passionate, as well as idealistic
and independent. But they can flare with emotion and be temperamental risk-takers.
However, dragons are energetic and shoulder responsibility well, which make them the
most reliable companions.
“…this book should immediately
be made into a movie, since
the stunning illustrations look
like animation and the theme
park tie-in is just too good for
Hollywood to pass up.”
– Cool Mom Picks
“Here is a book that is geared
towards kids, but embraces the
adventurer in all of us…. Perfect
bedtime story reading material.”
– Ain’t It Cool News
Ch
in⋅W
oo
d
“The latest installment of the Tales from the Chinese Zodiac
series is an exuberant adventure. Dom the dragon is a kind
and fearless hero who will definitely be a hit with kids and
parents alike. The appealing illustrations really complement
the exciting and fun story!”
—Karen Choy, San Mateo County Library
“Move over Bugs Bunny. 2011 brings on The Year of the Rabbit….
Oliver Chin continues to creatively reveal the virtues of the
animals of the Chinese Zodiac through his series.”
—BookDads
“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…this book is another great
Immedium release. A tale of friendship, bravery, and why sometimes it’s good
to be just a little different, Rosie will hop her way right into your heart.”
—Tokyo Bunnie
US $15.95
www.immedium.com www.immedium.com
Oliver Chin has written The Tales from the Chinese
Zodiac series, Baltazar and the Flying Pirates, Welcome
to Monster Isle, Julie Black Belt, Timmy and Tammy’s
Train of Thought, and The Adventures of WonderBaby.
He lives in San Francisco, California.
Jennifer Wood is an animation designer for the TV series
T.U.F.F. Puppy on Nickelodeon. She contributed to the
shows The Fairly OddParents, The Marvelous Misadventures
of Flapjack, Catscratch, Strawberry Shortcake, and
Tak and the Power of Juju. She lives in Los Angeles,
California. See more at www.artofjwood.com.
Printed in Singapore
“…if I’ve learned anything
about favorite picture
books, it will be requested
so much even the kids will
have it memorized almost
word for word in no time.”
– Model Railroad News
“This bright and playful story makes the
ancient tradition of the Chinese zodiac
accessible to children everywhere….
Kids will also have fun spotting all of the
animals from the Chinese zodiac hiding in
the pages of the book.”— Paper Tigers
The amusing tales of your favorite
animals continue in The Year of the
Dragon! Dominic’s proud parents have
high expectations for their son. But when
Dom’s friends want to paddle a boat
in the vil lage’s annual river race, their
elders disapprove. Now whose side will
this dragon choose?
Dom’s adventure to discover his unique
qualities will delight kids of all ages.
Seventh in the annual Tales from the
Chinese Zodiac series, The Year of the
Dragon shows all the charming characters
of the Chinese lunar calendar and how a
fiery spirit can light the way.
$15.95 U.S.A.
Tales from the Chinese Zodiac
$15.95 USA
DO NOT PRINT THIS PAGE
Please see the file labeled “The Year of the Dragon_case” for the outside front cover, spine and outside back cover.
“The latest installment of the Tales from the Chinese Zodiac
series is an exuberant adventure. Dom the dragon is a kind
and fearless hero who will definitely be a hit with kids and
parents alike. The appealing illustrations really complement
the exciting and fun story!”
—Karen Choy, San Mateo County Library
“Move over Bugs Bunny. 2011 brings on The Year of the Rabbit….
Oliver Chin continues to creatively reveal the virtues of the
animals of the Chinese Zodiac through his series.”
—BookDads
“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…this book is another great
Immedium release. A tale of friendship, bravery, and why sometimes it’s good
to be just a little different, Rosie will hop her way right into your heart.”
—Tokyo Bunnie
US $15.95
www.immedium.com