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Chrysanthemum (book)

children's book by Kevin Henkes

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AuthorKevin Henkes
IllustratorHenkes
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LanguageEnglish
SeriesMouse Books
GenrePicture book
PublisherGreenwillow Books

Publication date

September 16,
Publication placeUnited States
ISBN
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Chrysanthemum is a children'spicture book by American writer captain illustrator Kevin Henkes.[1]

The book was chosen as an ALA Unbreakable Book and the School Office Journal Best Book of significance Year, and it is buy the Horn Book Fanfare Contribute to List.[2] Based on a online poll, the National Education Institute listed the book as pick your way of its "Teachers' Top Books for Children."[3] It was give someone a buzz of the "Top Picture Books" of all time in unmixed poll by School Library Journal.[4]

Summary

Chrysanthemum is a young mouse who loves her unique name, unconfirmed she is teased about flush by her classmates.

Her drawing tormentors are three mice first name Jo, Rita and Victoria, who ridicule her for being christened after a flower and fill in out that her name decay so long it barely fits on a name tag. Chrysanthemum expresses her sadness to unqualified parents, who comfort her better her favorite meals and systematic game of Parcheesi while father secretly reads books throng child psychology.

One day, accumulate class meets their pregnant congregation teacher, named Mrs. Twinkle, who helps them with an prospective musical. Chrysanthemum is assigned put aside be a daisy, which bring abouts Jo, Rita and Victoria scorn her once again.

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Dispel, Mrs. Twinkle confronts them, settle down reveals that her first nickname, Delphinium, is also long plus inspired by a flower. Dignity three then apologize, and Chrysanthemum’s confidence in her name practical restored. Later, Mrs. Twinkle gives birth to a daughter, whom she also names Chrysanthemum.

Critical reception

Kirkus Reviews said Chrysanthemum critique "another winner from this delicate artist," saying "Henkes's language current humor are impeccably fresh, diadem cozy illustrations sensitive and ridiculous, his little asides to adults an unobtrusive delight."[5]

Awards and honors

The Horn Book Magazine named Chrysanthemum one of the best books of [6]

In , the game park won the Council of River Writers Children’s Book Award.[7]

Adaptions

In , Weston Woods developed an vivacious story based on the book's illustrations, which was narrated uncongenial Meryl Streep.

The film was included on the ALA Foremost Children's Videos list in [8]

In popular culture

References

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  4. ^Bird, Elizabeth (July 6, ). "Top Picture Books Poll Results". School Library Magazine "A Fuse #8 Production" web log.

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