Chrysanthemum

<p><em><strong>Chrysanthemum</strong></em><strong> is a funny and honest school story about teasing self-esteem and acceptance to share all year round. </strong></p><p>Written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes the nationally bestselling and celebrated creator of <em>Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse</em> <em>Owen</em> and <em>Kitten's First Full Moon</em> <em>Chrysanthemum</em> is a don't-miss classic especially for back to school.<br>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?<br>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 <em>Chrysanthemum</em> exemplifies Henkes's talent for creating true picture stories for young audiences.--<em>The Horn Book</em><br>This is an ideal break-the-ice book for the first week<br>of school. It get children thinking<br>about and bonding with their own names and the<br>names of everyone else in the class and it's the perfect vehicle for starting a discussion about treating classmates with tolerance kindness and compassion.<em><br></em><br></p>