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Chrysanthemum

by Kevin Henkes

A mouse who loves her name learns to love it again at school

1991Steady paceWarm

What it is about

Chrysanthemum loves her long, beautiful name until classmates tease her. A favorite music teacher shows her that it is something special.

Who will enjoy it

Parents of children who want a book about confidence and individuality.

What you will get

A cheerful story that helps children feel proud of what makes them different.

Facts

Genre

Children’s Books · Names · Confidence · School

Best for

Ages 5–6

Length

32 pages · about 5 minutes read aloud

More about this book

Who

Chrysanthemum, a young mouse.

World

A school classroom.

What makes it different

A long name becomes a gift.

Feel

Gentle and uplifting.

About the author

Kevin Henkes2 books on Tori BooksAmerican author and illustrator of picture books about mice, including Wemberly Worried and Chrysanthemum.

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