{"product_id":"chrysanthemum-big-book-a-first-day-of-school-book-for-kids-9780061119743","title":"Chrysanthemum Big Book: A First Day of School Book for Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChrysanthemum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten and illustrated by Kevin Henkes, the nationally bestselling and celebrated creator of \u003cem\u003eLilly's Purple Plastic Purse\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eOwen\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eKitten's First Full Moon\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eChrysanthemum\u003c\/em\u003e is a don't-miss classic, especially for back to school.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChrysanthemum 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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, \u003cem\u003eChrysanthemum\u003c\/em\u003e exemplifies Henkes's talent for creating true picture stories for young audiences.\"--\u003cem\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kevin Henkes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Greenwillow Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/02\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 18.90h x 15.30w x 0.18d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780061119743\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e6109 \/ Chrysanthemum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHenkes, Kevin:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKevin Henkes\u003c\/strong\u003e has been praised both as a writer and as an illustrator and is the recipient of the Children's Literature Legacy Award for his lasting contribution to literature for children. He received the Caldecott Medal for \u003cem\u003eKitten's First Full Moon\u003c\/em\u003e; Caldecott Honors for \u003cem\u003eWaiting\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eOwen\u003c\/em\u003e; two Newbery Honors, one for \u003cem\u003eOlive's Ocean\u003c\/em\u003e and one for \u003cem\u003eThe Year of Billy Miller\u003c\/em\u003e;\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eand Geisel Honors for \u003cem\u003eWaiting\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePenny and Her Marble\u003c\/em\u003e. His other books include \u003cem\u003eThe World and Everything in It\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eA House\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eA Parade of Elephants\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eChrysanthemum\u003c\/em\u003e, and the beloved \u003cem\u003eLilly's Purple Plastic Purse\u003c\/em\u003e. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43110645596275,"sku":"9.78E+12","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_0e654cfb-e83d-470c-aa3d-f5d0b87aa0bc.jpg?v=1748983434","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/chrysanthemum-big-book-a-first-day-of-school-book-for-kids-9780061119743","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}