"A storybook ideal for launching the lunar year."--Books Inc., San Francisco

2015 is the "Year of the Sheep," the tenth adventure in the popular annual series Tales from the Chinese Zodiac.

The lamb Sydney befriends the shepherd girl Zhi and other animals. But after a storm strikes, can Sydney show them how valuable a sheep's qualities can be?

Empowering themes of self-discovery and cultural exchange, plus charismatic characters, have proven appeal with children, parents, and elementary educators.

Oliver Chin has written fifteen children's books.

Alina Chau helped animate Lucasfilm's hit TV series "Star Wars: The Clone Wars."

"Each "Tale from the Chinese Zodiac"] combines a sense of tenacious accomplishment with just plain rollicking fun. Illustrator Jennifer Wood makes sure to imbue every page with energy in motion--'dazzling and colorful.'"--"Smithsonian BookDragon"

2014 is "The Year of the Horse" Hannah is a foal who befriends the boy Tom. Together can they bring his art teacher's important painting to the capital faraway?

Ninth in the popular annual series, this tale features the Chinese lunar calendar's twelve animals and shows how an unbridled spirit can blaze its own trail.

Oliver Chin lives in San Francisco, California.

Artist Jennifer Wood is an animator at Nickelodeon in Burbank, California.

"Martial arts are booming because they offer something for all ages."-Prevention

"[Martial arts] demonstrates the value of hard work, practice and consistent dedication."-The Washington Post

"When a child learns about his body and also learns discipline, it can't help but benefit all of his everyday habits"-Los Angeles Times

"It's a kick! Kids look to martial arts for skills and attitudes missing from team sports."-The Christian Science Monitor

When Julie takes a kung fu class, she thinks getting a black belt will be easy. But her bold teacher says guess again! As reality doesn't match her expectations, Julie wonders, what would her matinee idol Brandy Wu do?

Can Julie take her lessons to heart? Only then can this "white belt" pass her next test to show her brother, parents, and heroine this sport's true spirit.

Colorful and energetic illustrations capture both high-flying action and purposeful reflection. Julie is a refreshing female character whom children everywhere can identify with. This engaging introduction to the world of martial arts displays what real kid power is!

Oliver Chin has written Timmy and Tammy's Train of Thought, the acclaimed Tales of the Chinese Zodiac series, The Adventures of WonderBaby, and other books. Residing in San Francisco, California, he is married with two sons.

Charlene Chua is an award-winning illustrator who has designed advertising for Dentsu and Saatchi & Saatchi, and editorial pieces for FHM, Maxim, and IGN.com. She resides in Toronto with her husband.