Find books like the legend of the poinsettia from the worlds largest community of readers. The local padre has asked lucida and her mama to make a new blanket for the baby jesus in the christmas procession. Legend of poinsettia mexican christmas story about flame. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In this retelling of an old mexican folktale about the origin of poinsettias, lucida and her mother work tirelessly to weave a blanket for the baby jesus to wear in the. I thought i would share some of the comprehension and vocabulary activities i use each year of course, all gussied up with better borders and fonts than i used in the past. Legend of the poinsettia by tomie depaola book study. I love the story of how families support each other in times of trouble and the magical explanation of gift given with love to the christ child. Beloved newbery honorwinning author and caldecott honorwinning illustrator tomie depaola has embraced the legend using his own special feeling for christmas. If you like this book, be sure to check out his other legend books. This mexican legend tells how the poinsettia came to be, through a little girls unselfish.
If poinsettias are part of your holiday decorations, you will find top quality poinsettias, wreaths or many other holiday flowers at any forest lawn flower shop. This misconception was spread by a 1919 urban legend of a twoyearold child dying after consuming a poinsettia leaf. Our house is full of christmas books and activities we have been reading a few holidays books each day and making ornaments to fill our tree. The legend of the poinsettia by tomie depaola, tomie depaola. Students will learn all about the legend of the poinsettia, christmas in mexico, and verbs. Celebrated author and illustrator tomie depaolo does an excellent job of breathing new life into this legend, creating a sweet and heartwarming book for young readers.
The plants association with christmas began in 16thcentury mexico, where legend tells of a girl, commonly called pepita or maria, who was too poor to provide a gift for the celebration of jesus birthday and was inspired by an angel to gather weeds from the roadside and place them in. There have also been stories that montezuma himself was quite fond of cuetlaxochitl. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Recounts the history and folklore of the colorful plant, explains its ca. The plants association with christmas began in 16thcentury mexico, where legend tells of a girl, commonly called pepita or maria, who was too poor to provide a gift for the celebration of jesus birthday and was inspired by an angel to gather weeds from the roadside and place them in front of the church altar. Reading to kids is a grassroots organization dedicated to inspiring underserved children with a love of reading, thereby enriching their lives and opportunities for future success. They were very poor, but always looked forward to the christmas festival. Each participant is sharing an ornament inspired by a childrens book. This is a live reading of the legend of the poinsettia author.
The legend of the poinsettia christian books, bibles. This mexican legend tells how the poinsettia came to be, through a little girls unselfish gift to the christ child. The plant we know today as the poinsettia has a long and interestin g history woven in a combination of legend, politics, and a beloved embassador. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Dec 09, 2014 one of my favorite holiday books for kids is the legend of the poinsettia by tomie depaola. History of the poinsettia what does the poinsettia have to. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Despite this celebrated plants prominence during the holiday season, its story remains largely unknown until now. The plant flourished in southern mexico, and was used by the aztecs for decorative and practical purposes.
As pepita walked slowly to the chapel with her cousin pedro, her heart was filled with sadness rather than joy. The aztecs used the plant decorative purposes but also put the plant to practical use. Fold paper as if making a snowflake and cut rounded edges on the open folds. This mexican legend tells how the poinsettia came t. This would be a great story to read on one of the last days before christmas vacation. The legend of the poinsettia the legend of the poinsettia comes from mexico. The legend of the poinsettia by tomie depaola paperback. In the 1830s, the future christmas plants popularity spread throughout america. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the legend of the poinsettia.
I may very well have read this to becky in the 90s, though it feels familiar from way further back, so maybe there is an older picture book of the same legend. It tells of a girl named maria and her little brother pablo. Buy a cheap copy of the legend of the poinsettia book by tomie depaola. Legend of the poinsettia by tomie depaola book study and. The poinsettia has a history with the american public. Native to central america, the poinsettia has long and interesting history. The legend related to this favorite christmas flower is mexican too. The legend of the poinsettia by tomie depaola overdrive. The legend of the poinsettia by tomie depaola is such a beautiful story. This one is especially meaningful to explain to students the meaning behind the use of poinsettia at christmas. Today, im so excited to be a part of the 10 days of a kidmade christmas. The story of the poinsettia is one that spans hundreds of years and contains countless twists and turns as it wound its way into our holiday canon.
Feb 08, 2017 this mexican legend tells how the poinsettia came to be, through a little girls unselfish gift to the christ child. This adorable story book is about how the poinsettia came to be used at christmas. One interpretation of the plant is as a symbol of the star of bethlehem, the heavenly body that led the three magi, or wise men, to the place where christ was born. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Best known for his awardwinning picture book strega nona and for the 26 fairmount avenue series of chapter books, tomie depaola is one of. The legend of the poinsettia ebook by tomie depaola. The legend of the poinsettia christian books, bibles, gifts. However, when the weeds were presented to jesus, they flowered at his manger and became what we know as the poinsettia.
In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. One of my favorite holiday books for kids is the legend of the poinsettia by tomie depaola. How the poinsettia became the official plant of christmas. With illustrations that capture the brilliant colors of mexico as well as the magic and excitement of the season, tomie depaola imbues t. Poinsettias history and christian meaning world history.
Dec, 2010 the legend of the poinsettia is a mexican story about a little girl who gives armfuls of weeds to the christ child, because it is all she has to offer. Poinsettias is a delightful read for the average gardener, a useful resource guide for the dedicated horticulturist and a beautiful gift to give to. Some time ago, i heard a lovely christmas story about maria, a young girl who lived on a poor family farm in a small village in mexico. Beloved newbery honorwinning author and caldecott honorwinning illustrator. Glue the two shapes together and put a pipe cleaner through the middle. A perfect addition to the serious horticulturists reference shelf, and ideal for armchair gardeners as well. Dec 17, 2015 this misconception was spread by a 1919 urban legend of a twoyearold child dying after consuming a poinsettia leaf. With glorious paintings that capture not only the brilliant colors of mexico but also the magic and excitement of the season, tomie depaola imbues the tale with his own special feeling for christmas. The legend of the poinsettia a christmas story by tomie depaola illustrator a girl named lucida celebrates christmas with her family. People who read the legend of the poinsettia also read.
The legend of the poinsettia by tomie depaola librarything. A charming story is told of pepita, a poor mexican girl who had no gift to present the christ child at christmas eve services. Books similar to the legend of the poinsettia goodreads. This mexican legend tells how the poinsettia came to be, through a. Prekk, 12 o in this retelling of an old mexican folktale about the origin of poinsettias, lucida and her mother work tirelessly to weave a blanket for the baby jesus to wear in the towns nativity celebration. This book is wonderful for all ages and the brightly colored illustrations will be especially appealing for young children. Although its probably not a good idea to have a competitiveeating contest with poinsettia bracts since they could cause diarrhea, research has shown that a child could consume as many as 500 poinsettia bracts without any toxic effects source. Red is the most popular color, and the variety called prestige red tops the popularity list.
The legend of the poinsettia is a mexican story about a little girl who gives armfuls of weeds to the christ child, because it is all she has to offer. The legend of the poinsettia is about a young girl who could only come up with weeds to give to the christ child. The legend of the poinsettia ever wonder how poinsettias became a christmas symbol. A common myth that has existed for generations is that a poinsettias leaves are poisonous. The legend of the poinsettia kindle edition by depaola. Related activity the obvious christmasthemed activity to accompany this book would be to. The legend of the poinsettia by tomie depaola scholastic. Beloved newbery honorwinning author and caldecott honorwinning illustrator tomie. The legend of the poinsettia is a story about a little girl named lucida who is growing up in the mountains of mexico with her family. Nov 19, 2012 the legend of the poinsettia is about a young girl who could only come up with weeds to give to the christ child. She is embarrassed by her gift and wishes that she could give more. The legend of the poinsettia by tomie depaola is one of my favorite holidays around the world books to read. The aztecs called the plant, cuetlaxochitl, and used it commonly to treat fevers and other ailments. The legend of the poinsettia by tomie depaola author.
The plant we know today as the poinsettia has long and interesting history. The legend of the poinsettia is a sweet holiday legend, retold by tomie depaola. Red is the most popular color, and the variety called prestige red. The story of the poinsettia is one that spans hundreds of years and contains countless twists and turns as. Ten magic butterflies read aloud picture book brightly storytime duration. The legend of the poinsettia by tomie depaola, tomie. I love poinsettias and do now even more because of this story.
The legend of the poinsettia and millions of other books are available for instant access. The plant we all recognize today as the poinsettia has a long, foreign and interesting history. Dec 10, 2015 the legend of the poinsettia by tomie depaola is one of my favorite holidays around the world books to read. Legend of the poinsettia below is a legend of how we get the poinsettia, why we have it around christmas, why it is a winter plant and what it has to do with christmas and why churches use them during christmas.
See the legend of the poinsettia, one in a series of inspirational christmas stories. As christmastime approached, the priest of their church cam up to lucidas mother and asks her to weave a new blanket for the baby jesus in the christmas procession. Legend of the poinsettia courageous christian father. Its great to have this wonderful story read to students by the author. The legend of the poinsettia kindle edition by depaola, tomie. This story tells the mexican legend of the poinsettia which has been handed down through the generations. We have created this unit to use in correlation with that book. Goodreads members who liked the legend of the poinsettia also. This story tells the mexican legend of the poinsettia which has been handed down through the. At christmastime, the flower blooms and flourishes, the quite exquisite red. The poinsettia s original scientific name euphorbia pulcherrima, or very beautiful, did not suit the adoring public.
Though many christmas plants and flowers are associated with the american christmas holiday, the beloved poinsettia has some deep historical roots that might surprise you. Celebrated author and illustrator tomie depaolo does an. In one version, the two small children of the story are known as maria and her little brother pablo. Plus it tells you other names used as well for this special holy flower. At christmastime, the flower blooms and flourishes, the quite exquisite red stars lighting up the countryside. When lucidas mother gets sick, lucida tries to finish the blanket herself but ends up ruining it beyond repair. It was a custom in the village to glorify the christmas season with special. When the townspeople come outside, all of the weeds have become poinsettia. See more ideas about poinsettia, legend of the poinsettia and christmas activities. The plant we know today as the poinsettia has a long and interestin g historywoven in a combination of legend, politics, and a beloved embassador native to central america, the plant flourished in an area of southern mexico known as taxco del alarcon. A mexican legend tells how the poinsettia came to be, through a little girls unselfish gift to the chri.