D Is for Dragon Dance



D Is for Dragon Dance
by Ying Chang Compestine, illustrated by Yongsheng Xuan is a picture book about Chinese New Year that follows the alphabet and shows many aspects of the celebration.  The format, the text and the illustrations are all very child-friendly.  The illustrations are stylized and filled with bright primary colors.  Each page features textural Chinese letters behind the paintings, adding another level to the illustrations.  There is also a cat on every spread that reacts to each new letter and item.  This one is sure to draw all children into the holiday and give them a lot of information as well.