This tale is the perfect transition from the Year of the Tiger to the Year of the Rabbit. “The Chinese Zodiac” was written by Sarah Novak for FACES! Read and download it here!

This article is a great way to explain what exactly a ‘zodiac’ is and how the Lunar New Year is measured. Plus, it includes an old folktale explaining why the Year of the Rat comes first. Where did the legend of the Chinese Zodiac come from? Why are there 12 animals, and why that order? Nobody knows for certain, but this fascinating article from FACES Magazine dives into some interesting possibilities. Learn about the legend of the Chinese zodiac, read some traditional folktales featuring rabbits, and discover a little more about the role rabbits play in literature and culture around the world! FACES Magazine The Chinese Zodiac

We’ve run in the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Rabbit is here! As a tie-in, the latest issue of FACES Magazine is all about rabbits! We’re sharing four free article and stories from our award-winning children’s magazines to help kick off the new year in style.

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