Friday, December 16, 2011

The Legend of the Poinsetia

by Tommy DePaola

Tommy DePaola is one of my favorite authors, and this is no exception.  It's a heartwarming tale about a girl who needs a gift for the Christ child, and finds a flower on the side of the road.  Living in the Sonoran Desert as I do, this Mexican folktale is near and dear to my heart

Audience
I think anyone from third grade up.  In Phoenix it was a tradition to read it with the kids every year.

What I Love:
The illustrations are very Mexican, and the story is beautiful

Cautions:
It is culture specific and religious.

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