num_pages: 32
description: 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
language: English
title: Chrysanthemum
titlecomplete: Chrysanthemum
genres: Fiction, Family, Animals, Picture Books, School, Kids, Classics, Childrens, Fantasy, Mathematics
ratings_count: 55133
series: Mouse Books
awards: awardedAt: 757411200000
name: California Young Readers Medal
category: Primary
publisher: Mulberry Books