{"product_id":"chrysanthemum-a-first-day-of-school-book-for-kids-hardcover","title":"Chrysanthemum: A First Day of School Book for Kids - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKevin Henkes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKevin Henkes\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChrysanthemum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e is a funny and honest school story about teasing, self-esteem, and acceptance to share all year round. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten and illustrated by Kevin Henkes, the nationally bestselling and celebrated creator of \u003cem\u003eLilly's Purple Plastic Purse\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eOwen\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eKitten's First Full Moon\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eChrysanthemum\u003c\/em\u003e is a don't-miss classic, especially for back to school.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChrysanthemum 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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, \u003cem\u003eChrysanthemum\u003c\/em\u003e exemplifies Henkes's talent for creating true picture stories for young audiences.\"--\u003cem\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe was a perfect baby, and she had a perfect name. Chrysanthemum. When she was old enough to appreciate it, Chrysanthemum loved her name. And then she started school. I'm named after my grandmother, said Victoria. You're named after a \u003cem\u003eflower\u003c\/em\u003e. Chrysanthemum wilted. Life at school didn't improve. In fact, it got worse. Then the students were introduced to their music teacher, Mrs. Twinkle. Mrs. \u003cem\u003eDelphinium\u003c\/em\u003e Twinkle. And suddenly, Chrysanthemum blossomed....\u003c\/p\u003e--Kirkus Reviews (pointered review)\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe was a perfect baby, and she had a perfect name. Chrysanthemum. When she was old enough to appreciate it, Chrysanthemum loved her name. And then she started school. \"I'm named after my grandmother,\" said Victoria. \"You're named after a \u003cem\u003eflower\u003c\/em\u003e.\" Chrysanthemum wilted. Life at school didn't improve. In fact, it got worse. Then the students were introduced to their music teacher, Mrs. Twinkle. Mrs. \u003cem\u003eDelphinium\u003c\/em\u003e Twinkle. 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