It get children thinking about and bonding with their own names and the names of everyone else in the class, and it's the perfect vehicle for starting a discussion about treating classmates with tolerance, kindness, and compassion. This is an ideal break-the-ice book for the first week of school. 'Perfectly executed in words and illustration, Chrysanthemum exemplifies Henkes's talent for creating true picture stories for young audiences.'- The Horn Book This popular picture book has sold more than a million copies and was named a Notable Book for Children by the American Library Association. What will it take to make her blossom again? 'You're named after a flower!' teases Victoria. Written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes, the nationally bestselling and celebrated creator of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, Owen, and Kitten's First Full Moon, Chrysanthemum is a don't-miss classic, especially for back to school.Ĭhrysanthemum thinks her name is absolutely perfect-until her first day of school.

Customers who bought this item also bought.Chrysanthemum is a funny and honest school story about teasing, self-esteem, and acceptance to share all year round. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin. His other books include Egg, Old Bear, A Good Day, Chrysanthemum, and the beloved Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten's First Full Moon Caldecott Honors for Waiting and Owen two Newbery Honors-one for Olive's Ocean and one for The Year of Billy Miller-and Geisel Honors for Waiting and Penny and Her Marble. Kevin Henkes is an award-winning author and illustrator of many books for children of all ages. Then the students were introduced to their music teacher, Mrs. 'You're named after a flower.' Chrysanthemum wilted. 'I'm named after my grandmother,' said Victoria. When she was old enough to appreciate it, Chrysanthemum loved her name. She was a perfect baby, and she had a perfect name. Reading Level: 3.3 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 Physical Information: 0.1' H x 7.5' W x 9.6' (0.25 lbs) 32 pagesįeatures: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - New Experience Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship What will it take to make her blossom again? 1991 ALA Notable Book.

When her new friends make flower jokes at her expense, Chrysanthemum wilts. WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guaranteeīinding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & EditionsĪnnotation: Chrysanthemum thinks her name is absolutely perfect, until her first day of school.

Contributor(s): Henkes, Kevin (Author), Henkes, Kevin (Illustrator)

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