The cat's tale : why the years are named for animals / Doris Orgel ; illustrated by Meilo So.
| Author/creator | Orgel, Doris |
| Other author | So, Meilo illustrator. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Roaring Brook Press, 2008. |
| Description | 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 23 x 29 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Contributor biographical information |
| Supplemental Content | Publisher description |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | Willow's pet cat Mao relates how the Jade Emperor chose twelve animals to represent the years in the Chinese calendar and why there is no Year of the Cat. Includes end notes on the twelve-year lunar cycle and the Chinese zodiac animals. |
| General note | "A Neal Porter book." |
| Genre/form | Folklore. |
| LCCN | 2007044051 |
| ISBN | 9781596432024 |
| ISBN | 1596432020 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 398.2 OR397C | ✔ Available | Place Hold |