The Chinese Book of Animal Powers

By Chungliang Al Huang and Al Chung-Liang Huang

Book Overview

For thousands of years, the Chinese have believed that each of us is born with the characteristics and powers of a member of the animal kingdom, depending on the month and year of our birth. Now readers of all ages can discover for themselves the fun and wisdom of this age-old Chinese tradition in this exquisite book by celebrated author and artist Chungliang Al Huang.
Find out which animal powers you were born with and which powers your friends and family possess. Discover how to absorb and adapt other animal powers into your own. Have fun pronouncing Chinese names with sounds that date back to ancient times. Feel each animal's graceful movements by tracing elegant brush calligraphy.
With a full-page spread devoted to each animal, a glossary of movement and art, and an easy-to-use year and month chart, The Chinese Book of Animal Powers is a unique introduction to the Chinese Zodiac by an expert teacher and philosopher.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1848190662
• ISBN13: 9781848190665
• Release Date: April 2011
• Publisher: Singing Dragon
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.7" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Enlighten your Child!

The Chinese Book of Animal Powers contains beautiful artwork. The brush strokes are full of energy and intelligence. Each of the twelve animals which correspond to the energy of a given year or month are represented. The influence of the energy is represented by animals to aid the imagination. Children love this book and it is a great entry for them into understanding and playing with their imagination. Use it as a meditation and see if you encounter yourself in a new way!