The Year of the Sheep

By Oliver Chin and Alina Chau

Sydney is a bold lamb with a keen nose for adventure. Her breathtaking journey celebrates the new year. 2015 was The Year of the Sheep.

The lamb Sydney befriends the shepherd girl Zhi and other animals. But to her parents' dismay, Sydney may walk to the beat of a different drummer. However, after a storm strikes and causes a problem for everyone, can Sydney show them how valuable a sheep's qualities can be?

Befriending people and the other zodiac animals, Sydney shows the best traits of people born in The Year of the Sheep, Illustrating expressive characters and vibrant action, artist Alina Chau creates an inviting new world for readers to explore. Tales from the Chinese Zodiac is a popular annual children’s book series showcasing the twelve charming animals that embody the Chinese New Year.

Sydney’s stirring travels to discover her real nature will delight children and adults alike. Kids love identifying with how each animal embarks on a unique quest to discover his or her own character: Bright and dynamic illustrations will appeal to parents, those interested in Asian culture, and, of course, animal lovers.

Teachers appreciate how Tales from the Chinese Zodiac is the only English series on each of the animals of the Chinese lunar calendar. Librarians like how it one of the longest-running children's book series featuring Asian American themes. Now readers everywhere can enjoy these entertaining and original tales.

"Oliver Chin’s Tales from the Chinese Zodiac delight the eyes and heart.... The Year of the Sheep is no exception, with beautiful artwork and an inspirational message."
- Sampan

• Language: English
• Publisher: Immedium
• Release date: Jan 27, 2021
• ISBN: 9781597021111

Oliver Chin

Oliver Chin is the author of many children's book such as Julie Black Belt, Welcome to Monster Isle, and the popular annual series Tales from the Chinese Zodiac. He co-wrote The Discovery of Ramen, The Discovery of Fireworks & Gunpowder, and The Discovery of Anime and Manga from The Asian Hall of Fame series. His family lives in San Francisco, CA.

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Reviews for The Year of the Sheep

[varwenea · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

One in a series of twelve, this is an adorably illustrated story of friendship, partnership amongst the unlikely, and the courage to take paths less taken. I was very amused to see the dragon, along with all the Chinese zodiac animals, weaved into the story, as though the dragon is no different than a bird just flying in the sky. Perfectly normal, right? Anyway, I’m sure this will be a great book for a youngster born in the year of the sheep.