Caldecott Medal-winning author and illustrator Ed Young brings an ancient Chinese folktale to life in the children s picture book Cat and Rat. To select the animals of the zodiac the Jade Emperor has called for a race between all the animals with the first twelve winners honored by having years named after them. Cat and Rat were once the best of friends--until this contest made them the worst of enemies. Author: Ed Young Publisher: Square Fish Published: 11/15/1998 Pages: 32 Binding Type: Paperback Weight: 0.34lbs Size: 9.95h x 10.01w x 0.13d ISBN: 9780805060492 Audience: Ages 4-8 Accelerated Reader: Reading Level: 3.3 Point Value: 0.5 Interest Level: Lower Grade Quiz #/Name: 71618 / Cat and Rat: The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac Review Citation(s): Publishers Weekly 11/23/1998 About the Author Ed Young was born in China and spent his childhood in Shanghai. The illustrator of many books for children he has received numerous awards including a Caldecott Honor. Ed Young lives in Hastings-on-Hudson New York.