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The Legend of the Poinsettia (Mexican Folktale)

The Legend of the Poinsettia (Mexican Folktale)

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The Legend of the Poinsettia (Mexican Folktale)

by Tomie dePaola

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  • Hardcover
  • Signed
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As New/As New
ISBN 10
0399216928
ISBN 13
9780399216923
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About This Item

G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers, 1994. Hardcover. As New/As New. 8 1/2 x 10 1/2. Signed "Tomie '08" with a sketched heart. An unused book with minor shelfwear to dust jacket. Tells the Mexican legend of how the poinsettia became a gift to the Christ Child by a little girl.

Synopsis

In Mexico, the poinsettia is called flor de la Nochebuenao flower of the Holy Night. At Christmastime, the flower blooms and flourishes, the quite exquisite red stars lighting up the countryside. A Mexican legend tells how the poinsettia came to be, through a little girl's unselfish gift to the Christ Child. 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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Bookseller
Adagio Books US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
1433-55
Title
The Legend of the Poinsettia (Mexican Folktale)
Author
Tomie dePaola
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
New As New
Jacket Condition
As New
Quantity Available
1
ISBN 10
0399216928
ISBN 13
9780399216923
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Place of Publication
E Rutherford, New Jersey, U.s.a.
Date Published
1994
Size
8 1/2 x 10 1/2
Keywords
Children's Books; Christmas; Poinsettias;
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Holidays;

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