Name: The Legend of the Poinsettia
Price: 8.09 USD
Availability: InStock
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ISBN: 9780698115675

Title: The Legend of the Poinsettia
By: Tomie DePaola
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 32
Vendor: Penguin Random House
Publication Date: 1997

Dimensions: 10.00 X 8.00 X 0.15 (inches)
Weight: 4 ounces
ISBN: 0698115678
ISBN-13: 9780698115675
Ages: 4-8
Stock No: WW8115675

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.

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.

Best known for his award-winning picture book Strega Nona and for the 26 Fairmount Avenue series of chapter books, Tomie dePaola is one of the most prolific -- and beloved -- author/illustrators in the field of children's literature.

The Legend of the Poinsettia

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