Chrysanthemum Big Book by Kevin Henkes

4.29 AVERAGE

danae_leu's review against another edition

5.0
A rose by any other name is still a flower.

kathy10705's review against another edition

5.0
funny

lydia_the_sequel's review against another edition

5.0
What a great story to teach young people about being themselves and embracing the details/differences that make them who they are.
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mrs_anderson_reads's review against another edition

5.0
Chrysanthemum, Chrysanthemum, Chrysanthemum!

I have a new appreciation for this book as a parent - I feel the same way about my sweet Phoebe as Chrysanthemum's parents do. She is absolutely perfect.

And so is this book.

I've also come to realize that my sweet, absolutely perfect daughter is obsessed with villains, and she told me she needed to look at the page of nightmare Victoria picking Chrysanthemum's petals for ten minutes.

I have a feeling we will be reading this again for bedtime very soon...

chrysanthemum17's review against another edition

5.0
hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
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minda's review against another edition

4.5
lighthearted slow-paced

natsalazar's review against another edition

5.0
Absolutely wonderful!

This book is filled with wonderful language. It is perfect for any child that has a unique name. I've been reading it to my daughter since she was a baby.

kathryneh's review against another edition

5.0
I don't think I could even spell Chrysanthemum without thinking about it before reading this book. This book is a delight on so many levels. The author is a "cutie" in his picture on the back jacket. He seems just the right type to write such a great book. Everyone needs a Chrysanthemum and a Mrs. Delphinium Twinkle in their lives!

jrkrell's review against another edition

4.0
A good story about being teased, about your name, and a wonderful adult character that helps the young character deal with it.
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karlajstrand's review against another edition

4.0
classic