Chrysanthemum
By Kevin Henkes; Kevin Henkes (Illustrator)
(Greenwillow Books, Paperback, 9780688147327, 32pp.)
Publication Date: September 20, 1996
Categories: School & Education, Social Issues - Friendship, Social Issues - New Experience
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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....











