The Legend of the Poinsettia

Kids, Teen, General Fiction, Fiction, Fiction - YA
Cover of the book The Legend of the Poinsettia by Tomie dePaola, Penguin Young Readers Group
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Author: Tomie dePaola ISBN: 9781101652053
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group Publication: October 6, 1997
Imprint: Puffin Books Language: English
Author: Tomie dePaola
ISBN: 9781101652053
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication: October 6, 1997
Imprint: Puffin Books
Language: English

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.

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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.

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