The legend of the poinsettia
By: retold and illustrated by Tomie dePaola.
Publisher: Putnam
Published: 1994
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Subjects: Folklore -- Mexico; Poinsettias -- Folklore
Description: 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.