The Year of the Dog

Tales from the Chinese Zodiac

Written by Oliver Chin Illustrated by Miah Alcorn

$15.95 USA

The Year of the Dog is a great one. Its tale of childhood friendships keeps you on edge as you wonder whats coming around the next corner. It teaches a lesson to respect your animals as it nonchalantly teaches you to be yourself and to follow your instincts.

The Opinionated Parent

Enjoy the entertaining adventures of The Year of the Dog! Born on New Years Day, the puppy Daniel explores the world with his neighbor, Lin, and learns how to become mans best friend. Growing up is full of surprises, as Daniel realizes when he barks up the wrong tree! Can Daniel prove his loyalty and dependability by helping Lin when she needs him the most?

Daniels rollicking journey to discover his true nature will delight children, adults, and dog lovers everywhere. First in the popular annual series, Tales from the Chinese Zodiac, The Year of the Dog introduces the twelve animals from the Chinese lunar calendar.

Dog Rooster Pig

Monkey

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 which follows the sun), and is symbolized by the zodiac circle. Each year is traditionally represented by an animal that embodies unique qualities. Therefore, people born in the year of a particular animal are thought to share a certain personality and identity with their sign. Now more and more people worldwide celebrate this two-week long festival in the early spring, and enjoy the start of another Chinese New Year.

Rat

Ram

Cow

Horse

Tiger

Snake Dragon

Rabbit

To Amy and our two young pups, Lucas and Elias. O.C. To Alli, my beautiful wife, and my two sons, Jacob and Owen. Without your tireless sacrifice and unending inspiration, these illustrations would not have been possible. I love you all very much. J.A.

Immedium, Inc. P.O. Box 31846 San Francisco, CA 94131 www.immedium.com Text Copyright 2006 Oliver Chin Illustrations Copyright 2006 Jeremiah Alcorn 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 sales@immedium.com. First hardcover edition published 2006. Edited by Don Menn Book design by Elaine Chu Calligraphy by Lucy Chu Printed in Singapore 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Library of Congress Control Number: 2005901688 ISBN: 1-59702-002-8

The Year of the Dog

Tales from the Chinese Zodiac
Written by Oliver Chin Illustrated by Miah Alcorn

Immedium, Inc. San Francisco

On New Years Day, loud barking came from the doghouse. Papa dog ran out and joyfully exclaimed, Its time to celebrate!

Mama dog had just given birth to a bouncing baby pup. Lets name him Daniel, smiled Mama, and Papa agreed.

Later a girl visited and kissed Daniel hello.

After she departed, Daniel asked, Who was that?

Dog 1910, 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018 People born in the Year of the Dog are honest, loyal, and faithful.They are trustworthy, good listeners, and family-loving. But they can be blunt, stubborn, and quick to snap out at others.Though it may take time to get to know them, dogs are friends for life!

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 Tammys Train of Thought, and The Adventures of WonderBaby. His family lives in San Francisco, California.

Jeremiah Alcorn is a professional animator who illustrated The Year of the Pig,The Year of the Rat, and The Year of the Ox. He resides in Alabama with his wife and four children.

The kids will love these monsters, and adults reading this book to those kids will appreciate the homages, the lively plot, and the fun art. Tony Isabella, Comics Buyer's Guide

A Dazzling Celebration of Childhood A touching tale that teaches children the importance of family, friendship, and love, the book is packed with vibrant, colourful illustrations and incredible creatures." Chic Today

...the illustrations fit perfectly with this storys characters and draw readers into this amazingly animated world. - Shirley Ly, Los Angeles Public Library

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Tales from the Chinese Zodiac is a series of 12 books about these iconic calendar denizens, starting with The Year of the Dogeach book targets four to eightyear-olds and stars a baby animal coming of age and learning how to personify the year it represents." Kidscreen Magazine Do you know anyone who is honest, loyal, and faithful but completely stubborn? The Year of the Dog could explain it all. With Oliver Chin's warm-fuzzy writing and Jeremiah Alcorn's spunky illustrations, The Year of the Dog is cuter than ever. Hyphen Magazine The cartoony and angular art style captures the eagerness of the young dog perfectly in this upbeat astrological tale. Midwest Book Review
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