How Long to Read The Gift of the Poinsettia / El regalo de la flor de Nochebuena

How Long Does it Take to Read The Gift of the Poinsettia / El regalo de la flor de Nochebuena?

It takes the average reader and 33 minutes to read The Gift of the Poinsettia / El regalo de la flor de Nochebuena by Pat Mora

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

A beautifully illustrated picture book that depicts a poor Mexican boy’ search for a special gift for the Baby Jesus, The Gift of the Poinsettia / El regalo de la flor de Nochebuena focuses on the Mexican tradition of las posadas in which villagers reenact Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter for nine nights. Traveling from house to house, night after night, Carlos worries each day about the gift he cannot afford to give the Baby Jesus on Christmas Eve. Following each evening of the posada, Carlos excitedly tells his aunt of the sounds, tastes, and songs of Christmas that he witnesses, but his joy is shadowed by his concerns. Following the advice of his beloved Tía Nina, Carlos decides upon a magical gift that stems from the love in his heart and blossoms through the strength of his love. Written by acclaimed children’s book author Pat Mora, with Charles Ramírez Berg, and with illustrations by Daniel Lechón, this book is sure to warm children’s hearts while demonstrating the importance of love over material things. In addition to depicting the traditional Mexican custom of las posadas, the book also illustrates other Mexican traditions such as papel picado, cascarones, and piñatas.The book also includes the text and musical annotation for the traditional songs of las posadas. The Gift of the Poinsettia will delight both English and Spanish-speaking children.

How long is The Gift of the Poinsettia / El regalo de la flor de Nochebuena?

The Gift of the Poinsettia / El regalo de la flor de Nochebuena by Pat Mora is 33 pages long, and a total of 8,349 words.

This makes it 11% the length of the average book. It also has 10% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Gift of the Poinsettia / El regalo de la flor de Nochebuena Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes and 45 minutes to read The Gift of the Poinsettia / El regalo de la flor de Nochebuena aloud.

What Reading Level is The Gift of the Poinsettia / El regalo de la flor de Nochebuena?

The Gift of the Poinsettia / El regalo de la flor de Nochebuena is suitable for students ages 8 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy The Gift of the Poinsettia / El regalo de la flor de Nochebuena?

The Gift of the Poinsettia / El regalo de la flor de Nochebuena by Pat Mora is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

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