Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes: Happy Birthday, my Beth

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. See what happens in this charming book about kindness and accepting others.

Book Review:Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren

Product DetailsPippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren illustrated by Lauren Child
If you’re a Pippi Longstocking fan, and who isn’t, you will LOVE the new illustrations done by Lauren Child.  For more than sixty years the antics of Pippi Longstocking have delighted children around the world.  This new 2007 edition exhibits engaging pictures that are bright, colorful and FUN! (Review by Mrs.Kalbfleisch)