The Year of the Rat

The zodiac animals enjoy a long history and an important place in the daily lives of Chinese people. As such, they are an essential element of Chinese culture. The series “Meet Your Chinese Zodiac Animal” is composed of 12 volumes, but each volume can stand alone. Each book provides readers with an introduction to the origin, cultural connotations and history of a zodiac animal as well as the stories and artistic works related to it. Readers can get acquainted with their own “animal” and gain an insight into the Chinese way of life.