D Is for Dragon Dance Book

From firecrackers to noodles, from red envelopes to the zodiac, young readers are introduced to the exciting traditions of Chinese New Year in this accessible and visually stunning homage to the holiday.

Publishers Weekly

The team behind The Story of Chopsticks and The Story of Noodles rings in the Chinese New Year with D Is for Dragon Dance by Ying Chang Compestine, illus. by Yongsheng Xuan. Each letter of the alphabet introduces a different aspect of the celebration (e.g., "E is for evil spirits/ F is for Firecrackers"), followed by a brief explanation ("Dragon dancers and firecrackers care away evil spirits"). Other colorful customs include dragon dancing, kite-flying plus steamed dumplings and Peking duck feasts, all adding up to wishes for long life, happiness and good luck in the New Year. Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.