Synopses & Reviews
"
The Year of the Pig (the sequel to 2006's
Year of the Dog), is the perfect gift to any new parents you encounter this year." - SFist
"The Year of the Pig tells the story of Patty, a pig who is criticized for her piggish behavior. In the end, though, her devil-may-care, impulsive side wins the day...[The artwork is] reminiscent of the work of Chuck Jones, the animator behind such Warner Bros. cartoon characters as Bugs Bunny. They look like animation stills...With his new series, Chin wants to bring the ancient stories of the Chinese zodiac to life in a modern context.and#8221; - San Francisco Chronicle
The piglet Patricia explores the farm with her parents and Farmer Wu. Growing up is a learning process, as Patty gets advice from her uncles, aunts, and cousins. But being a sensible pig takes practice, as Patty realizes when Farmer Wu loses his jade ring! Can Patty demonstrate her best qualities when others think they arenand#8217;t?
Pattyand#8217;s amusing journey to appreciate her true nature will delight children, new parents, those interested in Asian culture, and lovers of classic pig tales such as Babe and Charlotte's Web.
"The characters were enchanting, the stories engrossingand#133; And I liked how educational the books are, both of which have a description at the end of what it means to be born in the Year of the Dog (or Year of the Pig). The illustrations are extraordinary pieces of art. I canand#8217;t wait to get each of the books in this series.and#8221; - The Opinionated Parent
"With its delightful narrative and appealing artwork, The Year of the Pig reminds us of the many porcine qualities we would do well to cultivate in ourselves: intelligence, curiosity, sincerity and generosity. How wise are those who learn from pigs rather than eat them!" - Sy Montgomery, author of The Good Good Pig
Review
and#147;Jeremiah Alcorn illustrates the book with expressive angular cartoon characters, capturing the emotions of the animals and animals on their adventuresand#133; he illustrates with humor and gentleness the traits of Patty: inquisitiveness, resilience, intelligence, stubbornness and courage. Patty's character, as well as the other animal and human characters in the book, shines through his simple bright cartoons...readers young and old will enjoy this journey through the remarkable
Year of the Pig.and#8221; -
ForeWord Magazine
Synopsis
Patty the piglet learns what her best qualities really are when Farmer Wu needs everyone's help to find a lost ring. Lists the birth years and characteristics of individuals born in the Chinese Year of the Pig.
Synopsis
The Year of the Pig (the sequel to 2006's Year of the Dog), is the perfect gift to any new parents you encounter this year. - SFist
Written is a simple by elegant style by Oliver Chin and joyously illustrated in a cartoon style by Miah Alcorn...The Year Of The Pig is a lively entertainment for boys and girls. - Midwest Book Review
The Year of the Pig tells the story of Patty, a pig who is criticized for her piggish behavior. In the end, though, her devil-may-care, impulsive side wins the day... The artwork is] reminiscent of the work of Chuck Jones, the animator behind such Warner Bros. cartoon characters as Bugs Bunny. They look like animation stills...With his new series, Chin wants to bring the ancient stories of the Chinese zodiac to life in a modern context. - San Francisco Chronicle
The piglet Patricia explores the farm with her parents and Farmer Wu. Growing up is a learning process, as Patty gets advice from her uncles, aunts, and cousins. But being a sensible pig takes practice, as Patty realizes when Farmer Wu loses his jade ring Can Patty demonstrate her best qualities when others think they aren't?
Patty's amusing journey to appreciate her true nature will delight children, new parents, those interested in Asian culture, and lovers of classic pig tales such as Babe and Charlotte's Web.
Oliver Chin is the author of the Tales from the Chinese Zodiac series, The Adventures of WonderBaby: From A to Z, Julie Black Belt, Timmy and Tammy's Train of Thought, Welcome to Monster Isle, and Baltazar and the Flying Pirates.
Jeremiah Alcorn is a professional animator and character designer. He illustrated The Year of the Dog, The Year of the Rat, and The Year of the Ox.
Synopsis
Babe the pig is transported into the 2007 Chinese New Year.
Synopsis
The entertaining adventures of your favorite animals continue in
The Year of the Pig!
Patty is a little piglet eager to explore the world. Growing up is a learning process, as Patty follows her parents and then gets more advice from her uncles, aunts, and cousins. But being a sensible pig takes practice, especially when Farmer Wu loses his jade ring and needs everyoneand#8217;s help! Now can Patty demonstrate her best qualities when others think they arenand#8217;t?
Pattyand#8217;s amusing journey to discover her true character will delight children and adults alikeand#151;especially new parents, those interested in Asian culture, and readers who enjoy fun-loving stories and fantastic artwork. Second in the annual series, Tales of the Chinese Zodiac, The Year of the Pig features all the charismatic creatures of the Chinese lunar calendar and proves how anyone can make a big difference.
About the Author
Oliver Chin is the author of the
Tales from the Chinese Zodiac series,
Baltatzar and the Flying Pirates,
Welcome to Monster Isle,
Julie Black Belt,
Timmy and Tammyand#8217;s Train of Thought, and
The Adventures of WonderBaby. His family lives a in San Francisco, California.
Jeremiah Alcorn illustrated The Year of the Dog, Rat, and Ox from the Tales from the Chinese Zodiac series. He is a character developer and game designer. An accomplished animator and artist, Alcorn was the 2003 winner of ACME animation competition (a nationwide art contest) and illustrates for Lifeway Christian resources. His family lives in Alabama.