After the reading, Catherine will be signing and personalizing books with the name and animal zodiac stamp of the recipient. These books make beautiful gifts for birthdays, graduations and newborns. Due to limited space, only pre-orders will qualify for personalization. Pre-orders close on May 23rd at 11:59pm.
Pre-order for personalization IN PERSON:
If you're able to join us on June 24th, please add the "Personalize with Catherine on June 24" listing to your cart, and select Local Pickup at checkout. No note is needed; we'll be in touch closer to the event! On the day, Catherine will personalize your book in person, with photo opportunities.
Pre-order for personalization, pick-up AFTER JUNE 24:
Please add "Personalize for Pick-up after June 24" listing to your cart, and select Local Pickup at checkout. Under "instruction to seller", please leave us a note with the first name and zodiac animal of your recipient.
If you purchase additional items from our shop, they will be ready for you to pick up at the same time, unless otherwise requested.
Pre-order for personalization, ship to your address AFTER JUNE 24:
Please add "Personalize & Ship after June 24" listing to your cart, and select your shipping method at checkout. Under "instruction to seller", please leave us a note with the first name and zodiac animal of your recipient.
If you purchase additional items from our shop, they will all be shipped in the same package.
About the Book
Written by Catherine Little
Illustrated by Sae Kimura
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Size: 23x23cm
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Pages: 36
- Publication: 2022
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Binding: Hardcover
Read Quill & Quire's starred review of the book
Twelve in a Race is a read-aloud rhyming book. It retells the origin story of the Chinese zodiac, and reveals the characteristics of each of the twelve animals. From “persuasive and smart” Rat to “loyal and diligent” Dog, children will find an animal to root for in this age-old tale.
Catherine is an educator, consultant, and writer with a love of children’s books. She wrote Twelve in a Race for her son so that he could learn more about his Chinese heritage. Beautifully illustrated by Japanese artist Sae Kimura, Twelve in a Race engages young readers to find out which animal placed first, which placed last, and which animal correlates to their birth year.
Published by Plumleaf Press.
