![]() ![]() ![]() It’s heartbreaking to watch the cruelty of others turn something a child loves about herself into something she feels shame for, but is definitely a story that many kids can relate to. Using a cute plot with a sharp of edge of honesty to it, this story examines how bullying can hurt long after the words are spoken. However, their class is about to meet a very cool and popular teacher… one with a unique name of her own. As the mean girls, lead by Victoria, cruelly bully her, even her parents’ love and support can’t stop Chrysanthemum from feeling sick over her name. But when she starts school, and the other children tease her for her distinctive name, she suddenly feels ashamed of it. As she grew, Chrysanthemum loved her name – the way it looked written out, the way it sounded when her parents said it, and simply that it was hers. When Chrysanthemum was born, her parents chose a name that encapsulated everything they felt about her, that she was precious and priceless and beautiful and fascinating. Hello, friends! Our book today is Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes, a sweet tale of the joys of being unique. ![]()
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