This sensitive story will strike a chord with young children, particularly those who also have difficult or unfamiliar names. The range of expression and emotion Henkes conveys in his pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations are "absolutely perfect." The impressionistic floral backdrops and patterning reinforce the story's lighthearted, yet tender theme. The charming mouse with her delicate little face seems just right for her name. The class learns that their popular music teacher not only has a whopper of a name herself-Delphinium-but also plans to name her expected baby by the prettiest name she has heard, Chrysanthemum. From the day she was born, Chrysanthemum was told she had the perfect name. Wisely, Chrysanthemum's concerned and loving parents try not to interfere, but what can't be put right by them is dealt with by lucky chance. Chrysanthemum raises questions about perfection and bullying. Written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes, the nationally bestselling and celebrated creator of Lillys Purple Plastic Purse, Owen, and Kittens First Full.
That wouldn't be so bad if the others-like Victoria-hadn't made a mean-spirited game of tormenting her, sending her home in tears to be comforted with cuddles and Parcheesi. She is proud of her musical name until kindergarten, when she finds herself in a world of strange new names such as Sue, Bill, Max, Sam, and Joe-in short ( really short) a world of ordinary monikers. PreS-Gr 2- She was a perfect baby, and her doting parents chose a name to match, Chrysanthemum. Chrysanthemum thinks her name is absolutely perfect that is, until her first day of school, when this cheerful little mouse is mercilessly teased for her. By Grade + Interest - K to 1st By Grade + Interest - 2nd to 3rd By Grade + Interest - 4th to 5th
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