The Great Animal Race adds new flavor to an age-old tale. This gorgeous book reimagines a Chinese Zodiac Tale for the Lunar New Year. Written by a former elementary teacher, Paula Zhou, who lives and works in China. Paula was in search of a livelier and more fun version of the Chinese Zodiac Story for her classes when she decided to write her own. She also plans on adding lesson plans that accompany her book, The Great Animal Race, to Teachers Pay Teachers. The illustrations are just gorgeous. There is something sultry and mystical about them. Your kids will love reading about a splishy-splashy great animal race run by a kind emperor and finding their zodiac animal at the story's end. The Great Animal Race is spirited and enjoyable and artistic...such a wonderful addition to any classroom or children's bookshelf.