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Manufacturer: Mulberry Books

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Binding: Paperback
EAN: 9780688147327
ISBN: 0688147321
Label: Mulberry Books
Manufacturer: Mulberry Books
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 32
Publication Date: 1996-09-20
Publisher: Mulberry Books
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Release Date: 1996-09-20
Studio: Mulberry Books

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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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Summary: I enjoyed Chyrsanthemum!
Comment: Chrysanthemum loved everything about her name until she went to school. Her friends teased her about her name. They told her she looked like a flower, and lived in a garden with dirty things. Chrysanthemum started to dread school, and decided she no longer liked her name.

Then Chrysanthemum meets Mrs. Twinkle. Everyone admires Mrs. Twinkle. When Mrs. Twinkle hears Chrysanthemum being teased she informs the class that she will be naming her unborn baby Chrysanthemum. After Mrs. Twinkle's announcement Chrysanthemum believes her name is absolutely perfect once again.

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Summary: not a good message to send girls (or boys)
Comment: When I really think about it, this book does not send a good message to children. Chrysanthemum doesn't feel good about her name, hence herself, until a teacher gives her approval. Children should not be taught that their worth is determined by how others view them. They should be taught that one's sense of worth comes from the inside.

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Summary: Little mouse with a big name
Comment: A little mouse with a big name. The pictures are adorable, and all kids should sympathize with the girl who happens to have a quality that is a little different.

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Summary: Shared Reading
Comment: I teach kindergarten, and this book was great to use for shared reading. The students loved the big, colorful pictures, and the story about funny names.

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Summary: Another Kevin Henkes Miracle!
Comment: Adorable as ever :) I'm thinking I might use this for my children's lit paper, hey, why not? Love it just as much as I loved it when I read it years ago. The illustrations are still great (and snarky!), and the writing's just perfect, capturing the imaginations of both young and old. It's truly a tale of individuality for the ages.

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