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.
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 glorious paintings that capture not only the brilliant colors of Mexico but also the magic and excitement of the season, Tomie dePaola imbues the tale with his own special feeling for Christmas.
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LEGEND OF THE POINSETTIA
Format: Paperback
Pages: 32
Product Weight: 0.25 lbs
Author: dePaola, Tomie
Publication Date: 1997-10-06
Language: English
Publisher: PUFFIN BOOKS
Dewey Decimal Classification: E
Audience Age Group: 04 to 08
Number of Units in Package: 1
ISBN: 9780698115675
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