Reviews

Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes

bunnybaby13's review against another edition

4.0

read for “unsung heroines” class

aomidori's review against another edition

relaxing fast-paced

5.0

stefaniejane's review against another edition

5.0

Highly recommend the Meryl Streep video rendition. Chrysanthemum, Chrysanthemum, Chrysanthemum.

bea2817's review against another edition

funny inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

4.0

I’ve always loved this book. It’s so sweet and the artwork is adorable. 🥰 

hnbb's review against another edition

5.0

I got this book for my daughter because I don't ever want her to not like her name. Such a great, emotional ride.

cburgbennett's review against another edition

5.0

Another one of my favorite children's books. I read this all the time in elementary school.

awildpreciouslife's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted reflective fast-paced

One of my favorite childhood books. There's an audiobook I found that is narrated by Meryl Streep. 😭😭😭 Treat yourself.

_ash0_'s review against another edition

2.0

My kid didn’t like it at all. I found it okay.

sweetescapeco's review against another edition

4.0

Bullying, changing opinion based on other's opinion, but cute and teaches children to love being unique.

jim_bar's review against another edition

2.0

I would love to see a book with a similar theme be written today.

Working in the school system, I had two separate occurrences where a student told me, "I hate my parents for giving me this name." A name is part of our identity, and we need to teach our children to embrace their unique identities.

Unfortunately, where this story misses the mark is where Chrysanthemum finds her own value. Furthermore, the teacher didn't support her while she was being bullied. Sadly realistic in some cases, but it's not a good lesson.

This could be a great story to build a lesson from, but I wouldn't just stop at the book.