W. Ross Macdonald School Library

The legend of the poinsettia /

by De Paola, Tomie. Published by : Scholastic, (New York :) Physical details: 1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 26 cm. ISBN:0590486799.
Subject(s): Poinsettias -- Folklore. | Folklore -- Mexico.
Year: 1994 Item type: Print
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Author's note explains the Mexican legend and how the poinsettia tradition originated.

When Lucida is unable to finish her gift for the Baby Jesus in time for the Christmas procession, a miracle enables her to offer the beautiful flower we now call the poinsettia.

Guided reading: O

Grade level: 4.4

Lexile: 680L

DRA: 38

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