She was a perfect baby,
and she had a perfect name. Chrysanthemum. When she was old enough to
appreciate it, Chrysanthemum loved her name. And then she started school. “I’m
named after my grandmother,” said Victoria. “You’re named after a flower.”
Chrysanthemum wilted. Life at school didn’t improve. In fact, it got worse.
Then the students were introduced to their music teacher, Mrs. Twinkle.
Mrs. Delphinium Twinkle. And suddenly, Chrysanthemum
blossomed…. (Kevin Henkes)
This book brought me back to my childhood days when I thought my name was
weird. I also have quite a long name, last name, that is. Even my first name
was hard to pronounce when I was little. I'm sure every child will relate to
this book, just as i did, even if you have a long or short name. Chrysanthemum
is about feeling confident about yourself and knowing that everyone is
different. It talks about acceptance and reassurance. This is a must read.
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