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Binding: Paperback
Fabric Type: 9780061119743
Legal Disclaimer: 0061119741
Maximum Color Depth: Greenwillow Books
Metal Type: Greenwillow Books
Publisher: 1
Region Code: 32
Total External Bays Free: October 01, 2007
Total Firewire Ports: Greenwillow Books
Total Gem Weight: Ages 4-8
Total Parallel Ports: October 02, 2007
Greenwillow Books
Editorial Review:
Amazon.com Review:
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
Product Description:
She was a perfect baby, and she had a perfect name. Chrysanthemum.
Chrysanthemum loved her name—until she started school.
A terrific read-aloud for the classroom and libraries!
Average Rating: 
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Kevin Henkes is an incredible illustrator and has produced wonderful children's stories. However, this book is not one of them. My husband and I dread the nights when my child finds this book and asks us to read it. In short, the use of repetition in this book is unbearable. The story is okay, except that the parents' fixation of how "perfect" their daughter is, what a perfect name, and so on, is what the older generation thinks of as Gen X parents run amok with the preciousness of their progeny. ... Read More
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This is my favorite children's book. I use this book in middle school to teach them how to use cornell notetaking. The students love it and even start getting into the book.
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Chrysanthemum is a wonderful book that helps children understand feelings and how to accept ones self despite thoughtless children and hurtful comments. As an elementary special education teacher, I enjoy reading this book at the begining of each school year.
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This book is "absolutely perfect". Just like Chrysanthemum; and her name, of course. A little mouse gets a flower-y name and she absolutely flourishes under the love of her wise and doting parents. All is right with the world! It's so fun to see the cute little mouse do all the small child things: eating in her highchair, riding her bike, looking at books, sleeping and growing. Each colorful page practically pops with joy! Like the day Chrysanthemum hops off to her first day of school.
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Henkes' books really are fabulous and Chrysanthemum tops them all. He captures the language of children so well and always seems to include little details designed to make any adult laugh. I have an unusual name that I now love, but I spent most of my childhood wishing my parents had named me Sarah. It sounds silly but the first time I read this book (at 25 years old) I honestly felt like it helped heal some of the "trauma" I experienced as a child from people who didn't know how to handle my name. I now ... Read More
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