description: William H. Hooks's evocative retelling of this unusual Christmas legend transports readers back two thousand years to Bethlehem to follow nine-year-old Dorothy on her journey to see the Baby Jesus and to witness the miracle of a tiny white flower delicately transforming into the beautiful Christmas rose. Richard A. Williams's lush oil paintings evoke the beauty and joy of the first Christmas.
language: English
title: The legend of the Christmas rose
titlecomplete: The legend of the Christmas rose
genres: Fiction, Holiday, Picture Books, Childrens, Christmas, Fantasy, Folklore
ratings_count: 131
publisher: Scholastic