Sunday Story Time: The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac
- Sunday, May 22, 2022
- Free with Museum admission
- Ages: 3–6 years
Event Details:
Join us every Sunday in person at the Museum for story time and crafts! Each class includes a special hello song, silly dances and games, a story book reading, and a craft to do after the story.
Go to our Visit page for the most up-to-date information about safety requirements for program attendance, including vaccination and masking procedures.
It’s Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! Every Sunday this May we will travel around the world by reading an AAPI folktale! We are going to China this week to hear the story of the Great Race. In this bilingual book, The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac, written by Ling and Eric Lee and illustrated by Rachel Foo, the Jade Emperor invites all the animals in his kingdom to a great race across the river. The first 12 animals to complete the challenge will become part of the Chinese Zodiac - they will get a year named after them! After the story, create a paper bag puppet of your favorite animal from the book!
Please note that this is not a drop-off program—child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
Major support for Family Programs is provided by Diana and Joe DiMenna. Additional generous support is from Daniel & Margaret Loe, Shelley & Tommy Mulitz, and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
