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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. ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ Treat yourself.
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.
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.
swaggy_maggie44's review against another edition
5.0
This is a cute and heartwarming story that all students will love. It reminds them to love who they are in an enjoyable way.
ka_ask2002's review against another edition
2.0
There were no consequences for the little brats. Chrys should have drop kicked them
kelseyglamour's review against another edition
5.0
Chrysanthemum has always loved her name, even though it is long. When some of the other children at school make fun of her name, she grows sad. Her parents and her teacher comfort her. Chrysanthemum's teacher even names her new baby Chrysanthemum. The book features themes of being proud to be yourself and the importance of kindness to others. The book would be appropriate to share as a read aloud with children between three and five.