Chrysanthemum - Kevin Henkes

This book was my favorite book as a child. It was written on a DRA reading level of 24, but can be read to students from kindergarten to second grade. This story is a beautiful story about uniqueness and loving what makes you different. Chrysanthemum loves her name until she gets picked on at school. Of course, thanks to a teacher's help she learns to love her name again. It is so cute and sweet. You could use this book in a classroom in the spring to introduce a science lesson on plants and flowers. I love everything about this book!