Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes
Chrysanthemum is a lovely picture book to promote identity, friendships, self-management and female lead characters.
Chrysanthemum loves her name but on her first day of school, she gets teased for its uniqueness. She tells her parents “School is no place for me… My name is too long. It scarcely fits on my name tag. And I’m named after a flower.” But when her music teacher reveals she is naming her baby Chrysanthemum, everyone wants to change their name to a flower.
Book Series
Kevin Henkes has a collection of mice character books – A Weekend with Wendell; Sheila Rae, the Brave; Chester’s Way; Julius, the Baby of the World; Chrysanthemum; Owen; Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse; Wemberly Worried; Lilly’s Big Day; Penny and Her Song; Penny and Her Doll; Penny and Her Marble
Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes
Illustrator: Kevin Henkes
Publisher: Perfection Learning (1996)
ISBN: 9780780762596
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Chrysanthemum Resources
These resources relate to the book, author and illustrator. The number of resources varies book to book. Please check they are appropriate for your specific needs before using them with children. If you have any suggestions please get in touch!
- Kevin Henkes Website: The World of Kevin Henkes Activity Booklet
- Prindle Institute for Ethics: Guidelines for Philosophical Discussion
- Read Works: Chrysanthemum lesson plan
- Scholastic: Extension Activities
- Teacher Vision: Chrysanthemum Lesson Plans
- WITS Program: Questions and Activities
Chrysanthemum Videos
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