Chrysanthemum Contributor(s): Henkes, Kevin (Author) |
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ISBN: 0780762592 ISBN-13: 9780780762596 Publisher: Perfection Learning OUR PRICE: $16.92 Product Type: Prebound - Other Formats Published: September 1996 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: Chrysanthemum thinks her name is absolutely perfect, until her first day of school. When her new friends make flower jokes at her expense, Chrysanthemum wilts. What will it take to make her blossom again? 1991 ALA Notable Book. Full color. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - New Experience - Juvenile Fiction | School & Education |
Dewey: E |
LCCN: 90039803 |
Lexile Measure: 460 |
Physical Information: 0.3" H x 7.8" W x 9.7" (0.60 lbs) |
Themes: - Topical - Friendship |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 6109 Reading Level: 3.3 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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.... |