The Giving Flower: The Story of the Poinsettia Words by Alda P. Dobbs Pictures by Emily Mendoza. Hardcover Children's Illustrated Book About Christmas/Navidad and Mexican Culture

Alda P. Dobbs and illustrator Emily Mendoza come up with a lyrical and vibrant picture book history of the flower that has given the world so much. A gorgeous juvenile nonfiction picture book illustrating the history of the Poinsettia Flower. With its beautiful illustrations we learn how the flower grew wild- a yellow blossom with leaves turning red in winter. And how the ancient Nahuas cultivated it, then it inspired Mexico’s most famous Christmas legend. We learn how it became known as the Poinsettia, and the many more names it cultivated. A flower that holds many traditions, colors, nations and seven centuries of existence.

“A flower of flames with so many names gives in countless ways. Its history is long and its legacy is strong. You just wait and see…”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR:

Alda P. Dobbs is as passionate about connecting children with their past, their communities, and nature as she is about writing. She is the award-winning author of the novels Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna, a Pura Belpré Honor Book; and The Other Side of the River. Alda lives with her husband and two children outside of Houston, Texas.

Emily Mendoza is a Mexican-American illustrator from Southern California. She received her BFA in illustration from Pratt Institute and is now thriving in Queens! Growing up in California, she was always surrounded by Mexican culture and tradition where she learned more about her Hispanic roots through her family, communication, and illustration.

Hardcover

Children's Illustrated Book

Represents Mexican Culture, Christmas, Winter Holidays, Multicultural

Text in English

Juvenile NonFiction/Picture Book

Ages 4 and up

Approximate Measurements: Height 9’’ Length 9’’ Width ½’’