by Mark Deming
synopsis
A story from children's author Kevin Henkes -- whose tales, illustrated with sketches of friendly mice, offer gentle but important lessons about understanding others and yourself -- comes to life in this animated video. Chrysanthemum tells the story of a little girl with a very big name; she wonders if her name might be more trouble than it's worth until she learns more about the flower she was named for. Meryl Streep serves as narrator.
