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Caldecott Medal-winning author and illustrator Ed Young brings an ancient Chinese folktale to life in the children''s picture book Cat and Rat.

To select the animals of the zodiac, the Jade Emperor has called for a race between all the animals with the first twelve winners honored by having years named after them.

Cat and Rat were once the best of friends--until this contest made them the worst of enemies.

Cat and Rat The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac An

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      Publisher: Henry Holt & Company Inc
      Publication Date: 15/11/1998
      ISBN13: 9780805060492, 978-0805060492
      ISBN10: 0805060499
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Caldecott Medal-winning author and illustrator Ed Young brings an ancient Chinese folktale to life in the children''s picture book Cat and Rat.

      To select the animals of the zodiac, the Jade Emperor has called for a race between all the animals with the first twelve winners honored by having years named after them.

      Cat and Rat were once the best of friends--until this contest made them the worst of enemies.

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