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Chrysanthemum: A First Day of School Book for Kids by Kevin Henkes: Used
US $7.16
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Publication Date
- 1991-09-16
- Pages
- 32
- ISBN
- 9780688096991
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0688096999
ISBN-13
9780688096991
eBay Product ID (ePID)
481651
Product Key Features
Book Title
Chrysanthemum : a First Day of School Book for Kids
Number of Pages
32 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1991
Topic
Social Themes / Bullying, Art & Architecture, School & Education, General
Illustrator
Yes, Henkes, Kevin
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
12.7 Oz
Item Length
9.9 in
Item Width
8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
90-039803
Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
Perfectly executed in words and illustration, Chrysanthemum exemplifies Henkes's talent for creating true picture stories for young audiences . . . , Perfectly executed in words and illustration, Chrysanthemum exemplifies Henkes's talent for creating true picture stories for young audiences., Henkes's language and humor are impeccably fresh, his cozy illustrations sensitive and funny, his little asides to adults an unobtrusive delight. . . . Another winner from this perceptive artist., "Henkes's language and humor are impeccably fresh, his cozy illustrations sensitive and funny, his little asides to adults an unobtrusive delight. . . . Another winner from this perceptive artist." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "This sensitive story will strike a chord with young children." -- School Library Journal (starred review) "Perfectly executed in words and illustration, Chrysanthemum exemplifies Henkes's talent for creating true picture stories for young audiences." -- The Horn Book (starred review) "Nicely structured, wittily told, and universal in its appeal." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Grade From
Preschool
Dewey Decimal
813.5/4
Grade To
Third Grade
Synopsis
Chrysanthemum is a funny and honest school story about teasing, self-esteem, and acceptance to share all year round. Written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes, the nationally bestselling and celebrated creator of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, Owen, and Kitten's First Full Moon, Chrysanthemum is a don't-miss classic, especially for back to school. Chrysanthemum 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? This 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, Chrysanthemum exemplifies Henkes's talent for creating true picture stories for young audiences."--The Horn Book This 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., Written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes, the nationally bestselling and celebrated creator of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse , Owen , and Kitten's First Full Moon , Chrysanthemum is a funny and honest school story about teasing, self-esteem, and acceptance to share all year round. Chrysanthemum 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? This 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, Chrysanthemum exemplifies Henkes's talent for creating true picture stories for young audiences."-- The Horn Book Supports the Common Core State Standards, Chrysanthemum is a funny and honest school story about teasing, self-esteem, and acceptance to share all year round. Written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes, the nationally bestselling and celebrated creator of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse , Owen , and Kitten's First Full Moon , Chrysanthemum is a don't-miss classic, especially for back to school. Chrysanthemum 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? This 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, Chrysanthemum exemplifies Henkes's talent for creating true picture stories for young audiences."-- The Horn Book This 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.
LC Classification Number
PZ7.H389Cj 1991
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- 1***1 (1003)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseRemembered reading this. Going to read it to a grandson. Thanks.
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Seller feedback (514,210)
- 1***1 (1003)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseRemembered reading this. Going to read it to a grandson. Thanks.
- l***4 (1822)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseVery nice item. Very slow shipping.
- n***a (964)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseGreat seller! A+ Thanks a million!