More than one million copies sold!
Hooray! School!
It's the first day of school, and Chrysanthemum is sure that it's going to be absolutely perfect. Just like her name. Chrysanthemum. But her classmates have other ideas. "If I had a name like yours, I'd change it," says Victoria. But when a teacher with an equally precious and priceless and fascinating name comes to her defense, Chrysanthemum's school days go from absolutely dreadful to absolutely delightful.
Kevin Henkes's Chrysanthemum, with its charming characters, subtle wit, and colorful illustrations, is a perfect book about school for students, teachers, and parents.
* "Henkes's language and humor are impeccably fresh, his cozy illustrations sensitive and funny, his little asides to adults an unobtrusive delight."
- Kirkus Reviews (STARRED REVIEW)
* "Chrysanthemum exemplifies Henkes's talent for creating true picture stories for young audiences." - The Horn Book (STARRED REVIEW)
"Chrysanthemum is a book we have used in every professional role we have undertaken... to demonstrate the we need to be... sensitive to the diverse populations in our schools and how important it is to acknowledge the individual identities that make up our communities."
- Carmen Farina and Laura Kotch, A School Leader's Guide to Excellence
An ALA Notable Book