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"Poinsettia"라는 꽃의 유래에 대한 멕시코의 전설을 Tomie dePaola가 시적인 글과 아름다운 그림으로 재구성했습니다.

가난한 루시다는 크리스마스 미사에 아기 예수님께 바치기 위해 담요를 짰습니다만, 실수로 실이 엉켜버리는 바람에 결국 빈 손으로 갈 수 밖에 없었지요. 성당에 들어가지 못하고 밖에서 서성거리는 루시다에게 어떤 노파가 "예수님은 바쳐지는 선물이 하찮은 것이라도 좋아할 것"이라고 말해 줍니다. 루시다는 용기를 내어 성당 주위에 있는 잡초를 한 아름 안고 가서 아기 예수의 마굿간 장식이 있는 곳에 바치고는 기도를 드렸지요. 그리고 기적이 일어나서 잡초는 아름다운 꽃으로 변하고...






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Edition: Paperback: 32 pages
ISBN-10: 0698115678
ISBN-13: 9780698115675
책 크기: 25.3cm x 20.3cm



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Book Description
Called la flor de la Nochebuena--the flower of the Holy Night--in Mexico, the poinsettia blooms at Christmastime, the symbol of a little girl's unselfish gift to the Christ Child. With illustrations that capture the brilliant colors of Mexico as well as the magic and excitement of the season, Tomie dePaola imbues the tale with his own special feeling for Christmas. Full color.


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In this legend from Mexico, a little girl, Lucinda, is proud to help her mother weave a new blanket for the Baby Jesus to be used in a Christmas procession. But when Lucinda's mother takes ill, Lucinda tangles the yarn and is unable to complete the blanket. Feeling she has ruined Christmas, Lucinda is reluctant to go to the procession until a mysterious old woman appears from the shadows and tells Lucinda, "Any gift is beautiful because it is given. Whatever you give, the Baby Jesus will love because it comes from you." Nervously, Lucinda grabs an armful of weeds, which she brings into the church. As she prays, the weeds open into dazzling red flowers that decorate the altar. The story has a simple dignity, but it is the artwork that takes center stage here. The spreads, which feature everyday occurrences (set in a generic era), are magnificently staged and colored and culminate in the last spread--Lucinda praying at a crŠche, with a profusion of poinsettias decorating the pages. An author's note gives the origin of the story as well as facts about the poinsettia plant and its Christmas connections.