emilybriano 's review for:

Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes

5.0

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I absolutely love reading this book with Catherine. I love the cadence of "Chrysanthemum Chrysanthemum Chrysanthemum" over and over. I love her outfits. I love how she loves her name and is her own person....errr mouse. I love how loving her parents are (and can we talk about her dad's excellent vocabulary and supportive reading habits?) I love how the mean girls get their due in the end and want a little share of Chrysanthemum's unique and magical spirit. Maybe...just maybe I would like to be Chrysanthemum when I grow up. In the mean time, if someone finds a dress with seven pockets for my secret treasures couldya help a sister out?