Chrysanthemum
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1991 · Est. 9 min read-aloud

Chrysanthemum

Written by Kevin Henkes

A young girl struggles to find self-acceptance in the face of teasing and criticism from her peers.

5.2/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 56,864 ratings
32 pages· 1,086 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud· 570L
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Bookroo's summary

Chrysanthemum adores her unique name until schoolmates mock her for it, leaving her confidence shattered. As teasing escalates, hope arrives in the form of Mrs. Twinkle, the music teacher with a floral name of her own. Can Chrysanthemum find the courage to embrace her identity and bloom once more? Discover how a simple act of kindness can transform self-doubt into self-love in this heartwarming tale of acceptance and resilience.

From the publisher

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 a flower.” 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. Delphinium Twinkle. And suddenly, Chrysanthemum blossomed….

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
1,086
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
570L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.3
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
6109
Publication
Published
September 16, 1991
Publisher
Greenwillow Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780688096991
LCCN
90039803
OCLC
22002334

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