Enjoy Olivia's sensational adventure, as she is growing up to discover her true character. This is an outgoing ox whose journey celebrates the new year.
The fun-loving calf Olivia befriends the girl Mei, and the two become inseparable soul sisters. But pulling her weight on the farm is no easy task for the young ox. Suddenly, when her buddy and village are in trouble, can Olivia show her best qualities? This calf of golden character will appeal to fans of the classic children's tale Ferdinand.
Olivia embodies the best traits of people born in The Year of the Ox! Illustrating expressive characters and vibrant action, artist Jeremiah Alcorn 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.
Olivia's colorful travels to discover her true 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 authentic self. 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.
"Olivia the Pig has got nothing on Olivia the Ox: As you're looking for an inexpensive one size fits all baby gift for all those friends of yours having kids this year, consider The Year of the Ox, written by CMP fave Oliver Chin and illustrated by Miah Alcorn, the fourth book in the wonderful Tales from the Chinese Zodiac series."
- Cool Mom Picks
The entertaining adventures of your favorite animals continue in The Year of the Ox! Olivia is a young cow eager to make her mark in the world. But growing up is challenging, as Olivia learns that helping sometimes is harder than it looks.
When her friend Mei gets in trouble, can Olivia rescue her adopted sister and her reputation at the same time?
Olivia's rousing quest to unearth her true nature will delight children and adults alike. Fourth in the annual series, Tales from the Chinese Zodiac, The Year of the Ox features all the charismatic creatures of the Chinese lunar calendar and shows how fun it is to "have a cow!"
"The book has adorable illustrations and the storyline is a great lesson that any small person might not feel very mighty in the beginning, but if they wait long enough, their purpose will soon come clear. Stories like this always made me hopeful as a kid, and I think it's important that all children feel that they can make a difference, despite their age and size. I'm happy to see fresh illustrative style be mixed with an important, timeless message. Immedium has, once again, put out a book that is both great to look at, and important to share." - Tokyo Bunnie
"Chin’s keen sense of humor and Alcorn’s hilarious cartoon-like illustrations will appeal to young children, through and through. Olivia’s story introduces the personality attributes associated with those born in the Year of the Ox while showing, in an engaging and playful manner, that it takes determination, patience and hard work to be true to oneself." - Paper Tigers
