Chrysanthemum thinks her name is absolutely perfect. She loves the way it sounds when her mother wakes her up, the way it looks written in ink on an envelope, and the way it flows when she says it out loud. But everything changes on her very first day of school. When the teacher takes roll call, the other children giggle at her long name. They tease her for being named after a flower, making Chrysanthemum feel like her perfect name is actually terrible. Her days at school become a struggle as she tries to ignore the hurtful jokes from her classmates. Just when she feels completely defeated, a special music teacher with a unique name of her own helps the students see things differently. Discover a warm and comforting story about loving who you are, finding your confidence, and celebrating the things that make you completely unique.