| Chrysanthemum Big Book: A First Day of School Book for Kids Contributor(s): Henkes, Kevin (Author), Henkes, Kevin (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0061119741 ISBN-13: 9780061119743 Publisher: Greenwillow Books OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2007 Annotation: She was a perfect baby, and she had a perfect name. Chrysanthemum. Chrysanthemum loved her name--until she started school. A terrific read-aloud for the classroom and libraries! |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Bullying - Juvenile Fiction | School & Education - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Etc. |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 2007281239 |
| Lexile Measure: 570 |
| Physical Information: 0.18" H x 15.3" W x 18.9" (1.10 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 6109 Reading Level: 3.3 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Chrysanthemum is a funny and honest school story about teasing, self-esteem, and acceptance to share all year round. This big book edition is 15 1/4 x 18 7/8 inches--perfect for sharing in schools and libraries. Written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes, the nationally bestselling and celebrated creator of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, Owen, and Kitten's First Full Moon, Chrysanthemum is a don't-miss classic, especially for back to school. Chrysanthemum thinks her name is absolutely perfect--until her first day of school. You're named after a flower teases Victoria. Let's smell her, says Jo. Chrysanthemum wilts. What will it take to make her blossom again? This popular picture book has sold more than a million copies and was named a Notable Book for Children by the American Library Association. Perfectly executed in words and illustration, Chrysanthemum exemplifies Henkes's talent for creating true picture stories for young audiences.--The Horn Book This is an ideal break-the-ice book for the first week of school. It get children thinking about and bonding with their own names and the names of everyone else in the class, and it's the perfect vehicle for starting a discussion about treating classmates with tolerance, kindness, and compassion. |
Contributor Bio(s): Henkes, Kevin: - Kevin Henkes is an award-winning author and illustrator of many books for children of all ages. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten's First Full Moon; Caldecott Honors for Waiting and Owen; two Newbery Honors--one for Olive's Ocean and one for The Year of Billy Miller--and Geisel Honors for Waiting and Penny and Her Marble. His other books include Egg, Old Bear, A Good Day, Chrysanthemum, and the beloved Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin. www.kevinhenkes.com |