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D Is For Dragon Dance

Author	Ying Chang Compestine
Country	United States
Language	English
Genre	Children's books
Publisher	Holiday House, Inc.
Publication date	April 28, 2007
ISBN	9780823420582

D Is For Dragon Dance is a fun picture book written by Ying Chang Compestine. Yongsheng Xuan created the wonderful pictures. This book teaches young readers about the exciting Chinese New Year celebrations. It uses a special rhyming style that follows the English alphabet. Each letter of the alphabet introduces a new tradition. At the end, you can find notes from the author and artist. There is also a yummy recipe for "New Year's Dumpling Delight"!

Celebrating Chinese New Year with D Is For Dragon Dance

The book D Is For Dragon Dance shows many wonderful traditions of the Chinese New Year. Here are some of the exciting things you'll learn about:

• Dragon Dance: Imagine a huge, colorful dragon dancing through the streets! This amazing performance is a highlight of the New Year's parade. It brings good luck.
• Firecrackers: Loud firecrackers are lit to scare away bad spirits. They make a lot of noise and bright flashes!
• Paper Lanterns: Beautiful paper lanterns are hung everywhere. They light up the night and add to the festive mood.
• Peking Duck: Families often enjoy delicious meals together. One special dish is Peking Duck.
• Red Envelopes: Children receive special Red Envelopes. These envelopes are filled with gifts, usually money, for good luck.
• Steamed Dumplings: Eating Steamed Dumplings is another popular tradition. They are often shaped like ancient Chinese money.
• Honoring Ancestors: Many families perform rituals to honor their ancestors. This shows respect for those who came before them.
• Xylographs: The book also mentions Xylographs. These are special woodblock prints used for art and decoration.
• Chinese Zodiac: Each year is linked to an animal from the Chinese Zodiac. People welcome the new zodiac animal for the year.