You can listen to Tomie dePaola read The Legend of the Poinsettia HERE.

First grade creations of candles with poinsettia after hearing the Legend of the Poinsettia.
I loved the festive color of the poinsettia when I was a child. Each December, as a special gift, my father presented my mother with a vibrant red plant, which became the centerpiece for our Christmas decorations.
As a garden enthusiast, I marvel at how long -lived the bright red leaves are, and how easy it is to care for this plant.
When I was a primary school teacher, I came across the Legend of the Poinsettia, which I was naturally eager to share with my young students. In that way, the legend and the plant have become a special gift to other generations.
Tomie dePaola, my favorite children’s author/illustrator, created a lovely retelling of the legend. Click below the picture to hear him read this delightful story.
You can listen to Tomie dePaola read The Legend of the Poinsettia HERE.
First grade creations of candles with poinsettia after hearing the Legend of the Poinsettia.
About the author jmankowsky
I live in Central Massachusetts in the United States--a wonderful area for nature, art and culture. Using a compact camera, I celebrate daily life found here in a variety of local landscapes throughout the changing seasons.
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