A small mammal with long ears and a short tail.

A mythical creature that is often depicted as a large serpent.

A large domesticated animal used for riding and racing.

A primate that is typically characterized by its long limbs and tail.

A domesticated animal known for its agility and ability to climb.

A domesticated carnivorous mammal that is often kept as a pet.

A domesticated animal known for its stout body and short legs.

“Would you mind taking us over the river on your back?”

The rat asked the ox for help to cross the river.

“Congratulations rat,” announced the Emperor, “the first year of the Zodiac will be named after you.”

The rat won the race and was honored by the Jade Emperor.

“Congratulations tiger, a gallant effort,” Jade Emperor declared, “the third year of the zodiac will be named after you.”

The tiger finished third in the race.

“I needed to make some rain for the thirsty animals,” he replied.

The dragon explained why he took so long to cross the river.

“Why did you take so long? You’re such a great swimmer!”

The Emperor asked the dog why he was late.

“Sorry I’m late,” announced the pig, “I stopped to have a bite to eat and then needed a sleep!”

The pig explained his tardiness to the Emperor.

The cat and the rat have never been friends since.

The cat was angry at the rat for pushing him into the river.

The ox took the lead, much to the rat’s delight.

The rat was happy that the ox was leading the race.

The monkey, rooster and goat had all worked together and travelled across the river on a raft.

These animals collaborated to cross the river.

The dog arrived in eleventh place but when he was greeted by the Emperor, he was surprised he didn’t arrive sooner.

The dog was delayed because he took a bath.

The sneaky rat scrambled onto the opposite side of the river first.

The rat was cunning and reached the finish line before others.

The Emperor smiled, but with one place left in the zodiac, he was wondering whether any other animals were going to finish.

The Emperor was concerned about the last place in the race.

The river’s current was strong, and the tiger found the swim challenging.

The tiger struggled to swim across the river.

The clever rabbit, who gracefully hopped over the river onto stepping stones.

The rabbit used stepping stones to cross the river.

The ox heaved his heavy frame up onto the bank of the river, to take second place.

The ox finished the race in second place.

The rat, without a second thought, pushed the cat into the water!

The rat's action caused the cat to lose the race.

The Emperor congratulated the dragon on his generosity and kindness and awarded him fifth place in the race.

The dragon helped the rabbit and was rewarded.

The Emperor could hear the rhythmic sound of a horse’s hooves, clip-clopping their way over the loose stones on the bank of the river.

The horse was approaching the finish line.

The sneaky snake slithered between the horse’s legs, startling him, causing him to jump back.

The snake's action affected the horse's performance.

The Emperor was impressed, and the goat was awarded the eighth year, the monkey took the ninth and the rooster the tenth.

The Emperor recognized the teamwork of the monkey, rooster, and goat.

The pig arrived last, but the Emperor still awarded him the twelfth year of the zodiac.

The pig was late but still received recognition.

The rat had an idea and made his way cautiously over to where the ox was standing.

The rat sought help from the ox to cross the river.

The animals who made it over to the other side of the river would be rewarded by having a year named after them.

The Emperor's promise motivated the animals to race.

The cat was mad because the rat pushed him into the river and as a result, he was too late for a position.

The cat's anger stemmed from the rat's betrayal.

The Emperor announced that the animals who made it over to the other side of the river would be rewarded.

The Emperor set the stakes for the race.

The rat and the cat were feeling a little dubious, as neither of them were competent swimmers.

The rat and cat were worried about the race.

The monkey, rooster and goat had all worked together and travelled across the river on a raft.

Teamwork helped them succeed in the race.

The ox agreed, and both the cat and the rat jumped spritely onto his back.

The animals relied on the ox for help.

The tiger found the swim challenging.

The tiger struggled against the river's current.

The dragon glided to a halt on the opposite side of the river.

The dragon arrived after helping the rabbit.

The Emperor laughed and gave the twelfth and final year of the zodiac to the pig.

The pig's late arrival did not diminish his reward.

The rat pushed the cat into the water!

This act of betrayal caused the cat to lose the race.

The ox took the lead, much to the rat’s delight.

The rat was pleased with the ox's performance.

The dog decided to take a bath as the river was so clean.

The dog's choice delayed his arrival.

The Emperor was wondering whether any other animals were going to finish.

He was concerned about the last place in the race.

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Jade Emperor

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The ruler of heaven in Chinese mythology.

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Zodiac

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A circle of twelve 30° divisions of celestial longitude that are centered upon the ecliptic.

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Race

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A competition of speed.

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Rat

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A small rodent that is often associated with cleverness.

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Ox

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A large domesticated bovine animal used for labor.

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Cat

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A small domesticated carnivorous mammal.

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Tiger

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A large wild cat with a striped coat.

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