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The Giving Flower: The Story of the Poinsettia

The Giving Flower: The Story of the Poinsettia - Hardcover

by Alda P. Dobbs
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Availability:In StockContributor:Alda P. Dobbs, Emily Mendoza (Illustrator)Audience:Ages 4-8Publish date:9/2/2025Pages:40
Language:EnglishPublisher:Sourcebooks JabberwockyISBN-13:9781728297811ISBN-10:1728297818UPC:9781728297811Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Holidays & Celebrations, History, Science & NatureBook Topic:Christmas & Advent, Mexico, Flowers & PlantsSize:9.20 x 9.00 x 0.50 inchesWeight:0.9215Product ID:SCB8WM1W81

The Giving Flower: The Story of the Poinsettia

A lyrical picture book about the Poinsettia flower and the holiday traditions it has inspired

First, the flower grew wild--a yellow blossom with bracts that turn brilliant red in winter. The ancient Nahuas cultivated it; then it inspired Mexico's most famous Christmas legend. After the flower caught the eye of Mexico's first US ambassador, it became known as the Poinsettia. Yet it has many more...

Language:EnglishPublisher:Sourcebooks JabberwockyISBN-13:9781728297811ISBN-10:1728297818UPC:9781728297811Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Holidays & Celebrations, History, Science & NatureBook Topic:Christmas & Advent, Mexico, Flowers & PlantsSize:9.20 x 9.00 x 0.50 inchesWeight:0.9215Product ID:SCB8WM1W81
Dobbs, Alda P.: -

Alda P. Dobbs is as passionate about connecting children to their past, their communities, and nature as she is about writing. Alda lives with her husband and two children outside Houston, Texas.

Publisher: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky

Contributor(s)

Alda P. Dobbs, Emily Mendoza (Illustrator)

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Alda P. Dobbs

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