D Is for Dragon Dance

D Is For Dragon Dance is a 2007 children's picture book written by Ying Chang Compestine and illustrated by Yongsheng Xuan.

The book explores the Chinese New Years traditions through a rhyming acrostic format using the English alphabet.

The book concludes with an author's note, an artist's note, and a recipe for "New Year's Dumpling Delight".

[1][2] A few of the Chinese New Year traditions featured in the book include: D Is For Dragon Dance has received praise from several organizations including Kirkus Reviews,[4] and Booklist.

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