The Miracle of the First Poinsettia: A Mexican Christmas Story

by Joanne Oppenheim

Book Overview

The Miracle of the First Poinsettia is a beautiful alternative to the traditional nativity story. In this extraordinary collaboration, Fabian Negrin brings his warm, glowing scenes to Joanne Oppenheim's thoughtful narrative, transporting readers to Old-World Mexico as a young girl's trust leads her straight into a miracle.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1841482455
• ISBN13: 9781841482453
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: Barefoot Books
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 11.6" x 9.4"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

A lot of things to talk about

A really different Christmas book. It is the retelling of an old story in picture book form. This would go along well with learning about how Christmas is celebrated in Mexico. It is a great story too. It also opens up a chance to talk about gift giving and the importance of keeping perspective. I would recommend it for all ages.

SOPHIE

I like this book because of the main character, Juanita. She is very brave because even though she thinks all the people would stare at her because she is bringing weeds to the baby Jesus she goes into the church. Another reason I like the story is when she goes into the church the weeds turn into flowers and this is a great surprise.