The Great Race: The Story Of The Chinese Zodiac
From the publisher:
And they're off! Thirteen creatures in China have come to the river to join in the Emperor's race. Who will win the ultimate honour of having the first year of the new calendar named after them? Race along with Rat, Monkey, Dragon and their companions while discovering the origin of the Chinese Zodiac. This bright and colourful book includes intriguing notes about the Chinese calendar, the festivals and the animal that rules each year.