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The miracle of the first poinsettia : a Mexican Christmas story / written by Joanne Oppenheim ; illustrated by Fabian Negrin.

Oppenheim, Joanne. (Author). Negrin, Fabian, (illustrator.).

Summary:

A retelling of a Mexican legend that describes the origin of the Poinsettia plant. In this version, a young girl has nothing to give the Christ child, but when the weeds she carries in her hands miraculously transform into red flowers, she now has the perfect gift.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1841482455
  • ISBN: 9781841482453
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 24 x 30 cm
  • Publisher: Cambridge, MA : Barefoot Books, 2003.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Included is a glossary of Spanish words and music of a traditonal Mexican Christmas song.
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR LG 3.6 0.5 73823.
Subject:
Poinsettias > Juvenile fiction.
Genre:
Christmas fiction.
Fiction.
Folklore.
Picture books.

Available copies

  • 13 of 14 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 2 copies available at Onslow County Public Library.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 14 total copies.
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Jacksonville Main Library E OPP (Text) 36015000149530 Easy Fiction Checked out 08/11/2026
Richlands Branch Library E OPP (Text) 36015001339650 Easy Fiction Available -