Chrysanthemum is a picture book about a girl who feels embarrassed by her name until she meets a teacher who shares it. The book explores themes of identity, acceptance and self. Chrysanthemum is a funny and honest school story about teasing, self-esteem, and acceptance to share all year round.
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 don't-miss classic, especially for back to school. Chrysanthemum is a 1991 picture book by Kevin Henkes about a mouse who is teased for her flower name. The book won several awards and was adapted into an animated film by Meryl Streep.
A picture book about a girl named Chrysanthemum who is teased for her name at school and finds acceptance from a music teacher. Read ratings, reviews, and comments from readers who share their opinions and experiences on this book. Let's read "Chrysanthemum" by author Kevin Henkes! The author himself is joining Storytime this week to read us his very special book! It's time for a special storytime with Chrysanthemum, the.
Kevin Henkes is an award-winning author and illustrator of many books for children of all ages. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten's First Full Moon; Caldecott Honors for Waiting and Owen; two Newbery Honors-one for Olive's Ocean and one for The Year of Billy Miller. 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.
