The legend of the poinsettia
/ retold and illustrated by Tomie dePaola
- 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations
"Originally published in 1994 by G.P. Putnam's Sons"--Title page verso.
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. A retelling of the traditional Mexican tale of how the poinsettia became the beautiful plant associated with Christmas.