{"product_id":"when-fred-the-snake-and-friends-learn-the-chinese-zodiac-and-the-great-race-paperback","title":"When Fred the Snake and Friends Learn the Chinese Zodiac and the Great Race - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePeter B. Cotton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026 Mom's Choice Gold Award Winner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026 International Impact Book Award Winner in Children's Picture Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Energetic and educational....young readers will enjoy the familiar rhyme scheme and humor, and adults will welcome the book's mix of fun and education...\" \u003cem\u003e-Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Chinese calendar, it appears, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ehas animals instead of years!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd, it is no mistake, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2025 is the Year of the Snake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter returning home from his travels across the United States, Fred the Snake heads back to school and meets two new friends, Ellie and Connor, who introduce him to the exciting traditions of the Chinese Zodiac.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Fred discovers that 2025 is the Year of the Snake, he and his friends learn about the legendary Great Race that determined the order of the twelve Zodiac animals. From the clever Rat and brave Tiger to the loyal Dog and gentle Pig, each animal's story and personality comes alive through playful rhymes and vibrant illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with humor, friendship, and cultural discovery, this delightful picture book introduces young readers to Chinese traditions, the Lunar New Year, and the meaning behind the Zodiac animals in a fun and engaging way. Perfect for families, classrooms, and curious readers, this adventure celebrates learning, diversity, and the joy of discovering new cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"For families celebrating the Lunar New Year, for readers whose own birthday falls in the Year of the Snake, or for any child wanting to know more about Chinese traditions, this story is a satisfying and enriching read..\" \u003cem\u003e-The Children's Book Review \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.11 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 03, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44935662403667,"sku":"9798899890628","price":26.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/9731\/2595\/files\/iSKXOq_EB89798899890628.webp?v=1781803031","url":"https:\/\/the-stone-owl-bookstore.myshopify.com\/products\/when-fred-the-snake-and-friends-learn-the-chinese-zodiac-and-the-great-race-paperback","provider":"The Stone Owl Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}