19192
MY FAVORITES
GET THIS BOOK
Age Range
4 - 8
Genre
fiction
Copyright Year
2005-01-01
Page Count
32
Publisher
Scholastic, Inc
Grade Level
Pre-K - 3rd
ISBN
9780590135658
Lexile
570L
Themes
self acceptance

Chrysanthemum

Written by Kevin Henkes
Chrysanthemum thinks her name is "absolutely perfect" until she is teased about it at school. A gentle and humorous look at childhood strife.
Support Materials

We offer many activity ideas for supporting books of this type here.

You can also create your own word search, criss cross or memory match puzzle using our puzzle maker tool.

Finally, for a searchable collection of thematic leveled reading passages, click here.

.
Age Range
4 - 8
Genre
fiction
Copyright Year
2005-01-01
Page Count
32
Publisher
Scholastic, Inc
Grade Level
Pre-K - 3rd
ISBN
9780590135658
Lexile
570L
Themes
self acceptance
Related Book Resources
16277

Firebears: The Rescue Team

Written by Rhonda Gowler Greene and Illustrated by Dan Andreasen
Sound the siren, grab the hoses, stretch those ladders. Rescue! With Firebears on the job, no blaze...
Pre-K - K
16430

Frog Went A-Courtin'

Written by John Langstaff and Illustrated by Feodor Rojankovsky
This 1956 Caldecott-winner combines the rollicking lyrics of the clasic folktale with vibrant...
Pre-K - 2nd
16698

Bad Kitty Puppy's Big Day

Written by Nick Bruel
Bad Kitty's in a bad mood . . . a very bad mood, and Puppy is not helping. Enter Uncle Murray, who's...
1st - 5th
18791

The Somethingosaur

Written by Tony Mitton
A unique take on the "where's my mommy?" scenario in which an egg cracks open and out steps a little...
Pre-K - 1st
18232

LEGO Ninjago: The Golden Weapons

Written by Tracey West
Based on the popular Cartoon Network series, these early readers adventures feature a team of ninjas...
1st - 2nd
15982

King Calm: A Mindful Gorilla in the City

Written by Susan D. Sweet, PhD and and Brenda S. Miles and Illustrated by Bryan Langdo
Meet Marvin. He's a calm and mindful gorilla living in the Great Big City. He is peaceful and...
Pre-K - 3rd

Luna Muna

Written by Kellie Gerardi and Illustrated by Allyson Wilson

Meet Luna Muna. Luna Muna is a curious young girl who loves outer space. In fact, she’s going to be...

Pre-K - 3rd
15842

Super Fly Guy!

Written by Tedd Arnold
The second book in a humorous, easy-to-read series about a boy and his fly! Fly Guy loves the school...
Pre-K - 3rd
15519

It Could Always Be Worse: A Yiddish Folk Tale

Written and Illustrated by Margot Zemach
A poor man lives with his wife, mother, and six children in a crowded one-room hut. The children...
Pre-K - 3rd
16372

Lovely Reckless

Written by Garcia and Kami
She used to care about being the good girl. Haunted by the memory of her boyfriend's death, Frankie...
9th - 12th

Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea (A Narwhal & Jelly Book #1)

Written by Ben Clanton

Narwhal is a happy-go-lucky narwhal. Jelly is a no-nonsense jellyfish. The two might not have a lot...

K - 4th
20660

The Remember Balloons

Written by Jessie Oliveros and Illustrated by Dana Wulfekotte
James’s Grandpa has the best balloons because he has the best memories. He has balloons showing Dad...
K - 4th