The Legend of the Poinsettia

The Legend of the Poinsettia
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 34
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ISBN-10 : 9780698115675
ISBN-13 : 0698115678
Rating : 4/5 (678 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Legend of the Poinsettia by : Tomie dePaola

Download or read book The Legend of the Poinsettia written by Tomie dePaola and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1997-10-06 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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