num_pages: 32
description: Chrysanthemum  is a funny and honest school story about teasing, self-esteem, and acceptance to share all year round. This big book edition is 15 1/4 x 18 7/8 inches—perfect for sharing in schools and libraries. 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 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? 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,  Chrysanthemum  exemplifies Henkes's talent for creating true picture stories for young audiences."— The Horn Book This is an ideal break-the-ice book for the first week of school. It get children thinking about and bonding with their own names and the 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.
language: English
title: Chrysanthemum Big Book: A First Day of School Book for Kids
titlecomplete: Chrysanthemum Big Book: A First Day of School Book for Kids
genres: Fiction, Family, Animals, Picture Books, School, Kids, Classics, Childrens, Fantasy, Mathematics
ratings_count: 55128
series: Mouse Books
awards: awardedAt: 757411200000
name: California Young Readers Medal
category: Primary
publisher: Greenwillow Books