What do Abraham Lincoln, Pablo Picasso, Mao Zedong, and Dr. Dre have in common? According to the traditional Chinese lunar calendar, they were all born in the Year of the Snake (in 1809, 1881, 1893, and 1965, respectively).
2013 welcomes the return of the Year of the Snake, so we've rounded up some of the best books about China's history and culture for both children and adults. Read them on a park bench, at the beach, or cozied up at home with a cup of tea: