Chrysanthemum: A First Day of School Book for Kids Hardcover - 1991
by Kevin Henkes; Kevin Henkes (Illustrator)
Chrysanthemum loved her name . . . until she went to school. "I'm named after my grandmother", said Victoria. "You're named after a flower". Chrysanthemum wilted. Nothing got any better--until the students met their music teacher, Mrs. Delphinium Twinkle. Full color.
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She 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 flower." 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. Delphinium Twinkle. And suddenly, Chrysanthemum blossomed....
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- Title Chrysanthemum: A First Day of School Book for Kids
- Author Kevin Henkes; Kevin Henkes (Illustrator)
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition First Edition
- Pages 32
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Greenwillow Books, New York, New York, U.S.A.
- Date 1991-09-16
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9780688096991 / 0688096999
- Weight 0.75 lbs (0.34 kg)
- Dimensions 10 x 8.3 x 0.4 in (25.40 x 21.08 x 1.02 cm)
- Ages 04 to 08 years
- Grade levels P - 3
- Reading level 570
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Themes
- Sex & Gender: Feminine
- Topical: Friendship
- Topical: Self-Esteem
- Library of Congress subjects Schools, Schools - Fiction
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 90039803
- Dewey Decimal Code E
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Citations
- ALA Best Books Young Adults, 01/01/1992, Page 1367
- Hornbook Guide to Children, 01/01/1991, Page 0
- School Library Journal, 09/01/1991, Page 0
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