My favorite children’s book made me less self conscious

[u/cwamelot]

When I was first entering primary school, I hated how long my name was. I’m not sure if it was because I wasn’t good at writing yet or because I idolized my older sister, but I would even write my sister’s name (only five letters long) on my paper in kindergarten, instead of my own. Later, we read in class a book called “Chrysanthemum,” which is about a cute mouse of the same name.

I loved it so much because her name is 13 letters, even longer than mine! It made me feel better about my given name, and to this day, chrysanthemums are my favorite flower :)

[u/ForwardPumpkins]

I remember that book!

[u/golden_blaze]

Thank you for sharing this! I've been writing and self-publishing a series of children's books meant to help kids with difficult issues (think bullying, bedwetting, loneliness) and I love the idea that some kid might be comforted by something I've written. 

[u/petrichorb4therain]

That’s so sweet!

[u/LilJourney]

I loved reading that book to my kids. It was such a fun book to read aloud.

[u/aremissing]

My name is long too, and I think my parents bought me the same book for the same reason 🥹

[u/ThisSaladTastesWeird]

That book is wonderful (as are Kevin Henkes’ other books). I miss reading them to my kids!

[u/liberaltx]

What a lovely story attached to a great book.

[u/phoenixinfusion]

Great story! I remember that book, too!

[u/toomuchbasalganglia]

I agree. I liked this one https://a.co/d/gnNctaN