Chrysanthemum

by Kevin Henkes

She was a perfect baby, and she had a perfect name. Chrysanthemum. When she was little, 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.... Reading level: Ages 4-8

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