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The Legend of the Poinsettia
Contributor(s): dePaola, Tomie (Author)

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ISBN: 0698115678     ISBN-13: 9780698115675
Publisher: Puffin Books
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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: October 1997
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Annotation: 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.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations - Christmas & Advent
- Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables - General
- Juvenile Fiction | Religious - Christian - Holidays & Celebrations
Dewey: E
LCCN: 92020459
Age Level: 4-8
Grade Level: PreK-3
Lexile Measure: 680 AD (Adult Directed Text)
Physical Information: 0.2" H x 7.8" W x 9.8" L (0.25 lbs) 32 pages
Themes:
- Theometrics - Secular
- Holiday - Christmas
- Cultural Region - Mexican
Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 16727
Reading Level: 3.6   Interest Level: Middle Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
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Publisher Description:
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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