The legend of the poinsettia audiobook, by tomie depaola. Red is the most popular color, and the variety called prestige red tops the popularity list. See the legend of the poinsettia, one in a series of inspirational christmas stories. 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.
As was the custom in the village, everyone would bring gifts to lay at the feet of the baby jesus near the altar. This mexican legend tells how the poinsettia came t. The legend of the poinsettia by tomie depaola is one of my favorite holidays around the world books to read. The legend of the poinsettia ebook by tomie depaola. A mexican legend tells how the poinsettia came to be, through a little girls unselfish gift to the christ child. Dec 09, 20 reading of the legend of the pointsettia, by tomie depaola. A mexican legend tells how the poinsettia came to be, through a little girls unselfish gift to the chri. Little gopher cant keep up with the other indian boys. She wants to bring a gift to the manger, but she brings a bundle of weeds since she has nothing else. The legend of the poinsettia by tomie depaola scholastic. The legend of the poinsettia audiobook listen instantly. Dec 17, 2015 this misconception was spread by a 1919 urban legend of a twoyearold child dying after consuming a poinsettia leaf. Native to central america, the plant flourished in an area of southern mexico known as taxco del alarcon.
See more ideas about poinsettia, christmas activities and legend of the poinsettia. The little mexican girl wanted more than anything to give a fine present to the christ child at the church service that evening. Whatever you give, the baby jesus will love, because it comes from you. Tomie depaola is another one of my favorite authorillustrators. The legend of the poinsettia by tomie depaola paperback. Beloved newbery honorwinning author and caldecott honorwinning illustrator tomie depaola has embraced the legend using his own special feeling for christmas.
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 would be great during a lesson that involves culture, christmas, or holidays and what each culture does. This story tells the mexican legend of the poinsettia which has been handed down through the generations. 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. Tomie depaola is a master storyteller and the pictures in the book are beautiful. As pepita walked slowly to the chapel with her cousin pedro, her heart was filled with sadness rather than joy. Book the legend of the poinsettia by tomie depaola. Plus it tells you other names used as well for this special holy flower. Students will learn all about the legend of the poinsettia, christmas in mexico, and verbs. Dec 10, 2015 the legend of the poinsettia by tomie depaola is one of my favorite holidays around the world books to read. We have created this unit to use in correlation with that book. Most plants associated with christmas have a legend, and the poinsettia is no exception. A charming story is told of pepita, a poor mexican girl who had no gift to present the christ child at christmas eve services.
Although there are several different versions of the legend. Find books like the legend of the poinsettia from the worlds largest community of readers. Nov 19, 2012 the book is extra special because she wrote a beautiful note to him inside the front cover. As christmas approached, juanitas mama and papa became sick and juanita had to help care for. The legend of the poinsettia by tomie depaola says just this. The legend of the poinsettia niecyisms and nestlings. The legend of the poinsettia by tomie depaola atozmoms blog. There is something for kindergarten, first, second, and third grade. The legend of the poinsettia paperback october 6, 1997. Legend of the poinsettia by tomie depaola book study and. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
This is another great book to add to your holiday reading list. Juanitas family were farmers and they were very poor. 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. Heres one common version of the legend of the poinsettia, in case you havent heard the story. Now, i dont know if it is true, this tale that i retell for you about a plant of crimson hue that blooms for christmas cheer. Beloved newbery honorwinning author and caldecott honorwinning illustrator tomie. 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. Its great to have this wonderful story read to students by the author. Tomie depaola has embraced the legend using his own special feeling for christmas. The legend of the poinsettia virtual book club christmas picture. For more information, please call 185525431 or visit.
Our awesome librarian did an excellent activity with my students today that i wanted to share with you. Up until the point of reading this book, i didnt even know there was a legend behind this. The legend of the poinsettia ever wonder how poinsettias became a christmas symbol. This book is wonderful for all ages and the brightly colored illustrations will be especially appealing for young children. It is particularly well known for its red and green foliage and is widely used in christmas floral displays. The legend of the poinsettia by tomie depaola is such a beautiful story. Mar 06, 2011 the legend of the poinsettia by tomie depaola says just this. Legend of the poinsettia by tomie depaola book study. But though he works hard, little gopher is dissatisfied with his dull, dark paintings. This story tells the mexican legend of the poinsettia which has been handed down through the. The poinsettia is a culturally and commercially important plant species of the diverse spurge family that is indigenous to mexico and central america. The legend of the poinsettia by tomie depaola, tomie depaola. The legend of the poinsettia a poem by micol all poetry. The legend of the poinsettia by tomie depaola overdrive.
It tells of a girl named maria and her little brother pablo. Growing your own with proper care, poinsettias can be grown year after year and reach heights up to 3. This mexican legend tells how the poinsettia came to be, through a little girls unselfish gift to the. 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. Dec 08, 2017 this is a live reading of the legend of the poinsettia author. Best known for his awardwinning picture book strega nona and for the 26 fairmount avenue series of chapter books, tomie depaola is one of. Goodreads members who liked the legend of the poinsettia also. This adorable story book is about how the poinsettia came to be used at christmas. The legend of the poinsettia is a sweet holiday legend, retold by tomie depaola.
The legend of the poinsettia by tomie depaola, tomie. I also used this book tucked in a sprig of poinsettias as a beautiful and well received centerpiece for tables at a teachers meeting. With illustrations that capture the brilliant colors of mexico as well as the magic and excitement of the season, tomie depaola imbues t. At christmastime, the flower blooms and flourishes, the quite exquisite red. This mexican legend tells how the poinsettia came to be, through a little girls unselfish. One of the games might also work for perkindergartners. Teaching legends with the legend of the poinsettia with. Another favorite of tomie depaolas legends to teach along with the legend of the poinsettia is the legend of old belfana. Editions of the legend of the poinsettia by tomie depaola.
In this retelling of an old mexican folktale about the origin of poinsettias, lucida and her mother work. 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. Her gift turns into the most beautiful gift of all. At christmastime, the flower blooms and flourishes, the quite exquisite red stars lighting up the countryside. Fantastic book for learning about christmas in mexico and of course the legend of the poinsettia. 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. In this book it talks about a little girl during christmas time in mexico. 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. They were very poor but always looked forward to the christmas festival. This mexican legend tells how the poinsettia came to be, through a. See more ideas about legend of the poinsettia, poinsettia and holidays around the world.
When the townspeople come outside, all of the weeds have become poinsettia. While reading this book to my daughter last christmas i actually learned about the legend behind the poinsettia. They read the book the legend of the poinsettia and discussed it as a class and she then shared with them a real poinsettia because most of them. The book is extra special because she wrote a beautiful note to him inside the front cover. Mexican legend tells the story of a poor child on the way to church on christmas eve. The legend of the poinsettia nashville public library. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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 poinsettia was introduced from its native mexico in 1828 by dr. Each year a large manger scene was set up in the village church, and the days before christmas were filled with parades and parties.
Dec 09, 2014 the legend of the poinsettia the book. It is a popular book by a wellknown author, so there should be multiple copies available. The legend of the poinsettia book study includes a poster, mexico facts, story map, elements of a legend, comprehensio. The history and legend of the poinsettia 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. The local padre has asked lucida and her mama to make a new blanket for the baby jesus in the christmas procession.
The legend of the poinsettia kindle edition by tomie depaola. The legend of the poinsettia is a mexican legend that tells how the poinsettia came to be the flower of the holy night. This mexican legend tells how the poinsettia came to be, through a little girls unselfish gift to the christ child. This is a live reading of the legend of the poinsettia author. The legend of the poinsettia the legend says that it was a boy, but i love this story of juanita juanita was a little girl who lived in the small village of san pancho, mexico hundreds of years ago. As she walked sorrowfully to church with her cousin pedro, he tried to console her. Reading of the legend of the pointsettia, by tomie depaola. When its his turn to go out into the hills to think about being a man, a vision tells him to become a painter, using colors as pure as. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. The legend of the poinsettia by tomie depaola librarything.
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