The Chinese Library Series is a collection of graded readers aimed at pupils studying Chinese as a foreign language. To make the reading more accessible and enjoyable, the stories are short as well as culturally and linguistically authentic. The vocabulary is relevant to and chosen from multiple exams. To aid comprehension, every story is fully illustrated with delightful drawings. Each reader is accompanied by 3-4 pages of exercises. A Chinese-English word list makes it easy for pupils to work independently. A free CD-ROM included narrates the story with subtitles. The best way to learn Chinese is to start reading. The Chinese Library Series helps pupils experience reading success in their early years of learning Chinese. Simplified Chinese character, Pinyin.
本书是《中文小书架－实用少儿分级读物》初级系列中的一本，讲述了一个关于中国十二生肖由来的故事。作者陈琦，现任香港英基西岛中学中文教师，获中学语文教育学专业硕士学位。
本书适用于国内国际学校初学汉语的儿童；海外具有初级汉语水平的儿童；中国的学龄前儿童。