The Zodiac Race - Paolo the Pig - Paperback

Paolo the Pig - Chinese Zodiac Race Story Book

Paolo the Pig is joining the zodiac race, but not for winning. Why would he join a race if he didn't want to win?

Paolo loves food far more than running, but he realizes that exercise can be a good thing. The race will be challenging, with tall mountains, a deep dark forest and a freezing river waiting for him. Will he make it to the end?

Join Paolo's adventure as he learns about helping people, staying fit, and why it's not nice to make fun of others.

What Young Readers Will Learn

Little readers will find out about how Paolo the Pig wins his place in the zodiac, and also learn the order in which all the zodiac animals were placed in the race. This picture book teaches valuable lessons about kindness, self-improvement, and fitness through an engaging story format perfect for bedtime reading.

Charming Rhymes and Whimsical Illustrations

W C Jefferson's charming rhymes and T F Wister's whimsical drawings bring to life a new version of an ancient tale of how the 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac came to have a year named after them. The rhyming format keeps children engaged while the colorful illustrations capture Paolo's journey through the challenging race course.

Perfect for Ages 3-7

This paperback picture book is designed for young readers ages 3-7, making it an ideal bedtime story or classroom read-aloud. The moral lessons about helping others, staying active, and treating everyone with respect are presented in an age-appropriate way that children can understand and relate to.