The Legend of the Poinsettia

The Legend of the Poinsettia
Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 34
Release: 1997-10-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0698115678

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.

Zetta the Poinsettia

Zetta the Poinsettia
Author: Alma Hammond
Publisher:
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2018-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780998536262

Zetta was once a lonely poinsettia sitting on a box with the rest of the stock at the Miller Flower and Seed. It was the beginning of the holiday season - so there was a reason To Be. Then one day the season went away, but Zetta discovers she still has reason "To Be."

The Legend of Old Befana

The Legend of Old Befana
Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2017-11-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1481477641

In this beloved classic picture book, Tomie dePaola retells and illustrates an Italian Christmas folk tale, breathing warmth and humanity into the character of the lonely Old Befana and her endless search for the Christ Child. Every morning and every afternoon, Old Befana sweeps with her broom. “Cranky old lady,” the children say. “She is always sweeping!” Sweep, sweep, sweep. But when a brilliant star glows in the eastern sky one night, and Old Befana encounters the glorious procession of three kings on their way to Bethlehem, her world will never be the same.

The Miracle of the First Poinsettia

The Miracle of the First Poinsettia
Author: Joanne Oppenheim
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004
Genre: Children of unemployed parents
ISBN: 9781841483641

A beautiful story which offers a new way of celebrating Christmas- Accessible, engaging text teaches children the valuable life lesson of the power of faith and trust and encourages personal integrity- Author Joanne Oppenheim has written more than fifty books for and about children, and is President of the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio organization- Introduces the extraordinary artwork of Fabian Negrin, who grew up in Argentina and studied art in Mexico City- Poinsettias are the bestselling potted plant in the United States!

Poinsettias, the December Flower

Poinsettias, the December Flower
Author: Christine Anderson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 72
Release: 1998
Genre: Gardening
ISBN:

Melding myth, historical lore, botanical details, and delectable illustrations, Anderson and Tischer offer an inviting portrayal of just how this once thought to be weedy specimen was reinvented as a prominent symbol of holiday spirit. Richly colored reproductions of ancient artwork show examples of the genus Euphorbia, and century-old postcards depict Poinsettia flowers in all their glory. The story of this now celebrated plant unfolds in a delightfully instructive, visually alluring volume devoted to the flower named for Joel Roberts Poinsett of South Carolina, with growing tips for aficionados of the brilliant red bloom and the other appealing cultivars currently available. - Alice Joyce; 64p-

Joy to the World

Joy to the World
Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2013-10-17
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0147509521

A timeless celebration of Christmas from the legendary Newbery and Caldecott Honor winner Tomie dePaola! This collection unifies three of the incomparable Tomie dePaola’s most beloved Christmas stories into one handsome volume. Vividly portrayed and expertly crafted, The Night of Las Posadas, The Story of the Three Wise Kings, and The Legend of the Poinsettia are sure enchant and mesmerize the whole family during the holiday season.

The Night of Las Posadas

The Night of Las Posadas
Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2001-09-24
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0698119010

Tomie dePaola's glorious paintings are as luminous as the farolitos that light up on the Plaza in Santa Fe for the procession of Las Posadas, the tradition in which Mary and Joseph go from door to door seeking shelter at the inn on Christmas Eve.This year Sister Angie, who is always in charge of the clebration, has to stay home with the flu, and Lupe and Roberto, who are to play Mary and Joseph, get caught in a snowstorm. But a man and a woman no one knows arrive in time to take their place in the procession and then mysteriously disappear at the end before they can be thanked.That night we witness a Christian miracle, for when Sister Angie goes to the cathedral and kneels before the statue of Mary and Jospeh, wet footprints from the snow lead up to the statue.

The Christmas Rose

The Christmas Rose
Author: Wendy Blaxland
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2022-10-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9781760655273

A beautiful Christmas story based on the traditional legend of the Christmas Rose. The fields near Bethlehem are filled with great joy when angels appear telling of the birth of a very special baby. Madelon's uncle, his men, and the magnificent kings riding on camels all have gifts for the Saviour. But Madelon has nothing. What could she possibly give hi

The Legend of the Christmas Rose

The Legend of the Christmas Rose
Author: William H. Hooks
Publisher:
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1999
Genre: Christmas rose
ISBN: 9780439242059

The younger sister of three shepherds secretly follows her brothers who are traveling to Bethlehem to see the Christ Child.