Chrysanthemum

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Call Number: E HEN, Kids Book / Picture Books / Feelings / Henkes, Kevin
On Shelf At: Downtown Library, Malletts Creek Branch, Traverwood Branch

Location & Checkout Length	Call Number	Checkout Length	Item Status
Downtown Kids Books 4-week checkout	E HEN	4-week checkout	On Shelf
Downtown Kids Books 4-week checkout	E HEN	4-week checkout	On Shelf
Downtown Kids Books 4-week checkout	E HEN	4-week checkout	On Shelf
Downtown Kids Books 4-week checkout	E HEN	4-week checkout	On Shelf
Downtown Kids Books 4-week checkout	E HEN	4-week checkout	Due 04-30-2024
Malletts Kids Books 4-week checkout	Kids Book / Picture Books / Feelings / Henkes, Kevin	4-week checkout	On Shelf
Malletts Kids Books 4-week checkout	Kids Book / Picture Books / Feelings / Henkes, Kevin	4-week checkout	On Shelf
Malletts Kids Books 4-week checkout	Kids Book / Picture Books / Feelings / Henkes, Kevin	4-week checkout	Due 04-27-2024
Traverwood Kids Books 4-week checkout	Kids Book / Picture Books / Feelings / Henkes, Kevin	4-week checkout	On Shelf
Traverwood Kids Books 4-week checkout	Kids Book / Picture Books / Feelings / Henkes, Kevin	4-week checkout	Due 05-02-2024
Pittsfield Kids Books 4-week checkout	Kids Book / Picture Books / Feelings / Henkes, Kevin	4-week checkout	Due 05-06-2024
Westgate Kids Books 4-week checkout	Kids Book / Picture Books / Feelings / Henkes, Kevin	4-week checkout	Due 05-22-2024
Westgate Kids Books 4-week checkout	Kids Book / Picture Books / Feelings / Henkes, Kevin	4-week checkout	Due 04-30-2024

Chrysanthemum loves her name, until she starts going to school and the other children make fun of it.

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A Good Teacher Helps submitted by andrea on August 31, 2012, 10:37pm Chrysanthemum is teased about her long name when she starts school, and she goes from loving her name to hating it as a result. A teacher finds a way to solve the problem and turns Chrysanthemum's name into something special again.

Good book submitted by kathscot on July 8, 2019, 5:26pm This is a good story about how Chrysanthemum overcomes the teasing she receives. Children enjoy this story.

Ok submitted by TLW1998 on July 14, 2019, 2:39pm I didn’t like the other kids making fun of her name.

A classic submitted by redwood on July 27, 2019, 8:32pm Perfect for any kid with a weird name to feel a little validated.

Great lesson submitted by O'Eily on July 29, 2019, 3:03pm it was a great lesson about not being ashamed of your name no matter what other people sy

Chrysanthemum submitted by avrogers1 on July 31, 2019, 8:42am This is an adorable kids book. I loved reading it when o was younger. The illustrations are fun.

Good intro to going to school submitted by h.parsamehr on August 2, 2019, 7:45pm The little mouse goes from the comfort of her home, where her name has meaning and is perfect, to school, where she begins to question how perfect her name is. I didn't like the teasing that she endured, but it's a reality that kids face, so I feel it's important to discuss before entering the school environment. I loved that a teacher made her feel special and unique.

Starting school submitted by jcottey on August 17, 2019, 8:43pm Chrysanthemum loves her unique name until she starts school and the children make fun of it. Her teacher unwittingly helps her regain her love of her name.

A beautiful story submitted by SaraP on July 27, 2020, 11:47am She is teased because of her unusual name. It's a great book to help kids deal with teasing. The story is delicate and beautiful.

Charming submitted by suttonp on July 25, 2022, 12:56pm Such a charming story and illustrations

Chrysanthemum submitted by czadams on August 28, 2022, 9:39am Really amazing! I love how the author creates stories that normalize emotions and helps kids learn strategies for coping!!! Highly recommend!
Very relatable story of wanting to fit in

Chrysanthemum submitted by dailyreader on June 18, 2023, 10:35pm This is a super fun book with hilarious repeating lines that teaches you the awesome lesson of being proud of your name and embracing your uniqueness.