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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1991 · Est. 9 min read-aloud
Chrysanthemum
By Kevin Henkes
A young girl struggles to find self-acceptance in the face of teasing and criticism from her peers.
32 pages· 1,086 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
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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
What readers & critics say
Reviews
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out of 7
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The fine print
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
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