The Legend of the Poinsettia Paperback - 1997
by Tomie dePaola
Called "la flor de la Nochebuena"--the flower of the Holy Night--in Mexico, the poinsettia blooms at Christmastime, the symbol of a little girl's unselfish gift to the Christ Child. With illustrations that capture the brilliant colors of Mexico as well as the magic and excitement of the season, Tomie dePaola imbues the tale with his own special feeling for Christmas. Full color.
Summary
This Mexican legend tells how the poinsettia came to be, through a little girl's unselfish gift to the Christ Child. Beloved Newbery honor-winning author and Caldecott honor-winning illustrator Tomie dePaola has embraced the legend using his own special feeling for Christmas. His glorious paintings capture not only the brilliant colors of Mexico and its art, but also the excitement of the children preparing for Christmas and the hope of Lucida, who comes to see what makes a gift truly beautiful.
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Lucida lived in a small village high up in the mountains of Mexico with her mama, her papa, and her younger brother and sister, Paco and Lupe.
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- Title The Legend of the Poinsettia
- Author Tomie dePaola
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reprint
- Pages 32
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Puffin Books
- Date 1997-10-06
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9780698115675 / 0698115678
- Weight 0.25 lbs (0.11 kg)
- Dimensions 9.8 x 7.8 x 0.2 in (24.89 x 19.81 x 0.51 cm)
- Ages 04 to 08 years
- Grade levels P - 3
- Reading level 680
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Themes
- Cultural Region: Mexican
- Holiday: Christmas
- Theometrics: Secular
- Library of Congress subjects Mexico, Christmas stories
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 92020459
- Dewey Decimal Code 398.242
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