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Chrysanthemum
1991
First Published
4.34
Average Rating
32
Number of Pages

Written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes, the nationally bestselling and celebrated creator of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, Owen, and Kitten's First Full Moon, Chrysanthemum is 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? Supports the Common Core State Standards

Avg Rating
4.34
Number of Ratings
55,947
5 STARS
57%
4 STARS
26%
3 STARS
13%
2 STARS
3%
1 STARS
1%
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Author

Kevin Henkes
Kevin Henkes
Author · 66 books

Kevin Henkes became an author/illustrator when he was nineteen years old, working on a card table in his bedroom. Today he's the author of many award-winning picture books and novels.

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