Many Chinese believe that every person has the characteristics of their animal sign. Animal Symbolism is an excellent introduction to the endlessly fascinating Chinese Zodiac with historical anecdotes.

It's nearly Chinese New Year and Li just can't wait, but which animal is he going to be for the special school assembly? Will he be a fierce tiger or a strong ox? And which year will is new cousin be born in?

Meanwhile, Cockeral had spotted something. A raft, he crowed triumphantly. Come on up, he called to Monkey and Sheep.

I would highly recommend this book as well as Oliver Chin's Tales from the Chinese Zodiac books.