The Legend of the Poinsettia
The Legend of the Poinsettia

Author: Tomie dePaola

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 1997-10-06

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 0698115678

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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:

Published: 2018-11

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 9780998536279

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Zetta is elated to spend the holidays with a loving family, but after the season is over she exclaims, "What will become of me?" Zetta soon discovers she is more than just holiday decor in this tale of hope and self exploration.

The Legend of Old Befana
The Legend of Old Befana

Author: Tomie dePaola

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2017-11-07

Total Pages: 38

ISBN-13: 1481477641

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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:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781841483641

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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!

The Night of Las Posadas
The Night of Las Posadas

Author: Tomie dePaola

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2001-09-24

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 0698119010

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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.

Joy to the World
Joy to the World

Author: Tomie dePaola

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2013-10-17

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 0147509521

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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.

Poinsettias, the December Flower
Poinsettias, the December Flower

Author: Christine Anderson

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13:

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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-

Milagro de la flor de nochebuena
Milagro de la flor de nochebuena

Author: Brian Cavanaugh

Publisher:

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780809167791

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"The story about the Christmas cráeche is from "The Life of St. Francis (Legenda maior)" by St. Bonaventure."--Title page verso.

An Early American Christmas
An Early American Christmas

Author: Tomie dePaola

Publisher: Open Road Media

Published: 2013-11-05

Total Pages: 37

ISBN-13: 1480411426

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A new family shows the neighborhood what Christmas is all about In this small New England village, no one makes much of a fuss about Christmas—until a new family moves in, that is. The family works tirelessly to prepare for the holiday: decorating the house, hand-dipping candles, baking mounds of delicious cookies, and carving nativity pieces. In the end, these new neighbors show their small village how to celebrate the holiday in a very special way. This fixed-layout ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book, features read-along narration.

Hurry, Santa!
Hurry, Santa!

Author: Tomie dePaola

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2020-09-15

Total Pages: 14

ISBN-13: 1534464069

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From award-winning author Tomie dePaola comes a witty and charming Christmas tale about Santa getting ready for his big night until…oh no, he’s really got to GO...to the potty! Hurry, Santa! No time to rest, It’s Christmas Eve. And time to get dressed! It’s finally time for Santa to prepare for the most magical night of the year! But before he can spread Christmas cheer to every boy and girl, he must hurry up and get ready. Just when he’s almost out the door, Santa runs back inside because OH NO! Santa’s got to GO! Little ones will be chuckling with merry laughter when they find out that even Santa needs to go to the potty!