Ranked #4 in Self-Esteem, Ranked #4 in First Day Of School — see more rankings.
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?
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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... more
Rankings by Category
Chrysanthemum is ranked in the following categories:
- #20 in 1st Grade
- #76 in 2nd Grade
- #28 in 5-Year-Old
- #23 in 6-Year-Old
- #59 in 7-Year-Old
- #58 in Anxiety
- #18 in Bullying
- #17 in Confidence
- #85 in Elementary
- #81 in Emotional Intelligence
- #21 in Emotions
- #66 in Empathy
- #58 in English Vocabulary
- #22 in Feelings
- #7 in Flower
- #80 in Identity
- #86 in Life Lessons
- #10 in Making Friends
- #10 in Measurement
- #47 in Morals
- #53 in Picture
- #67 in Purple
- #83 in Self-Awareness
- #10 in Self-Confidence
- #70 in Social Skills
- #57 in Vocabulary