Author(Reteller)/Illustrator: Tomie dePaola
Genre: Traditional Literature
Awards: N/A
Ages: 1st Grade and up
Summary:
In Mexico, the poinsettia is called 'flor de la Nochebuenao' or 'flower of the Holy Night'. At Christmastime, the flower blooms and flourishes, the beautiful 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.
Genre: Traditional Literature
Awards: N/A
Ages: 1st Grade and up
Summary:
In Mexico, the poinsettia is called 'flor de la Nochebuenao' or 'flower of the Holy Night'. At Christmastime, the flower blooms and flourishes, the beautiful 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.
Illustrations:
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.
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.
In the classroom:
This is a beautiful and fun seasonal book for a classroom. This is based on the Mexican legend of the poinsettia and how it came to blossom. It is a story of sacrifice and kindness. This is great for young readers to be entertaining but to also teach them a valuable lesson about giving.
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