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Chrysanthemum [Hardcover]

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  • Category: Books (Juvenile Fiction)
  • Author:  Kevin Henkes
  • Author:  Kevin Henkes
  • ISBN-10:  0688096999
  • ISBN-10:  0688096999
  • ISBN-13:  9780688096991
  • ISBN-13:  9780688096991
  • Publisher:  Greenwillow Books
  • Publisher:  Greenwillow Books
  • Pages:  32
  • Pages:  32
  • Binding:  Hardcover
  • Binding:  Hardcover
  • Pub Date:  01-Jun-1991
  • Pub Date:  01-Jun-1991
  • SKU:  0688096999-11-MING
  • SKU:  0688096999-11-MING
  • Item ID: 100003878
  • List Price: $17.99
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Written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes, the nationally bestselling and celebrated creator ofLilly's Purple Plastic Purse,Owen, andKitten's First Full Moon,Chrysanthemumis a funny and honest school story about teasing, self-esteem, and acceptance to share all year round.

Chrysanthemum thinks her name is absolutely perfect—until her first day of school. You're named after a flower! teases Victoria. Let's smell her, says Jo. Chrysanthemum wilts. What will it take to make her blossom again?

This popular picture book has sold more than a million copies and was named a Notable Book for Children by the American Library Association. Perfectly executed in words and illustration,Chrysanthemumexemplifies Henkes's talent for creating true picture stories for young audiences. —The Horn Book

Supports the Common Core State Standards

She was a perfect baby, and she had a perfect name. Chrysanthemum. When she was old enough to appreciate it, Chrysanthemum loved her name. And then she started school. I'm named after my grandmother, said Victoria. You're named after aflower. Chrysanthemum wilted. Life at school didn't improve. In fact, it got worse. Then the students were introduced to their music teacher, Mrs. Twinkle. Mrs.DelphiniumTwinkle. And suddenly, Chrysanthemum blossomed....

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