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Chrysanthemum :: 0688147321
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| Until Chrysanthemum started kindergarten, she believed her parents when they said her name was perfect. But on the first day of school, Chrysanthemum begins to suspect that her name is far less than perfect, especially when her class dissolves into giggles upon hearing her name read aloud. That evening, Chrysanthemum's parents try to piece her self-esteem back together again with comfort food and a night filled "with hugs, kisses, and Parcheesi." But the next day Victoria, a particularly observant and mean-spirited classmate, announces that Chrysanthemum's name takes up 13 letters. "That's half the letters in the alphabet!" she adds. Chrysanthemum wilts. Pretty soon the girls are making playground threats to "pluck" Chrysanthemum and "smell her." Kevin Henkes has great compassion for the victims of childhood teasing and cruelties--using fresh language, endearing pen-and-ink mouse characters, and realistic dialogue to portray real-life vulnerability. He also has great compassion for parents, offering several adult-humor jokes for anxious mommies and daddies. On the surface, the finale is overly tidy and the coincidences unbelievable. But in the end, what sustains Chrysanthemum, as well as this story, is the steadfast love and support of her family. And because of this, the closure is ultimately convincing and utterly comforting. ALA Notable Book, School Library Journal Best Book of the Year, Horn Book Fanfare Honor List. (Ages 4 to 8) --Gail Hudson Editorial Descriptions are usually submitted by the manufacturers, publishers and authors. Contact us if you are one of them, and wish to change the above description. |
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Author: Guest
Chrysanthemum, the character, her parents and classmates were a fast favorite of my 2 year old granddaughter. The book and DVD are a hit and will be over time as the story has more relevance to her.
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Author: Guest
All of Kevin Henkes books are absolutely wonderful. My son is 6 years old and Autistic and just love the stories and illustrations. I have also purchased OWEN which is an adorable childrens book!
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Author: Guest
I purchased 35 copies of Chrysanthemum and passed them out to my faculty at our first meeting. We talked about what we needed to do to make sure all of the 'Chrysanthemums' entrused to our care blossom. All teachers (from K-6, art to p.e. to music) will read and discuss this book with their class several times during the month of September as we work together to ensure a great start to the new school year!
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Author: Guest
Great book for the beginning of the school year. Helps kids when they feel scared about fitting in with their peers. I am a teacher and use it for the first few days of school.
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Author: Guest
I suppose that I first fell in love with "Chrysanthemum" because she had an unusual first name and so did I. As a child, I was teased mercilessly about my name, so I could certainly identify with poor Chrysanthemum.
Now I love to use this book in my classroom because it is a great discussion starter about fairness, kindness, and empathy. In it the heroine, Chrysanthemum, loves her name, until she goes to school where everyone has short, easy names. Thanks to a kind-hearted teacher she learns that an unusual name is really not so bad.
This is a great story for first through third graders (about ages six through eight or nine.) I particularly like this author/illustrator because of his delightful drawings and funny captions. His characters are warm and vivid.
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