Chrysanthemum
by Kevin Henkes
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1991
Chrysanthemum, a young girl, loves her name until she starts school and faces teasing, leading to self-doubt.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is included in the story.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
Suicide or self-harm is not depicted.
The story is gentle and not scary.
Occult or witchcraft elements are absent.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this story.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceChrysanthemum eventually finds strength in her identity.
Christian faith elements are not present in the narrative.
Her parents offer love and support.
Acceptance and understanding are key themes.
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