Ginger and Chrysanthemum

This picture book is too wordy for its simplistic story, which focuses on cousins with very different personalities. Because the book focuses on highlighting the girls' differences, they are both one-dimensional, and the lack of character development will make this book less appealing to kids who ar......more

Children's picture book, contemporary realistic fiction. Ginger are Chrysanthemum are two Chinese-American cousins who are helping the family prepare for their grandmother's birthday. Ginger is a whirlwind, wanting to explore everything and do it fast. Chrysanthemum is the opposite, wanting to find......more

A cute story about two cousins with very different personalities (one is a planner, and one is more spontaneous and wild). They try making a cake for their Grandma's birthday and learn from each other's personality types to be able to succeed. Simple, but cute.......more

This is a story for very young readers about opposites. Ginger and Chrysanthemum are cousins and as close as two beans in a pod but that doesn't mean they're the same. Ginger likes to be loud, bold and fast while Chrysanthemum is more quiet and methodical. When it comes time for their grandmother's......more

This is one of the few Children books that is available with Chinese American characters. Ginger and Chrysanthemum are cousins with opposite personalities. Both are preparing for their grandmother's birthday. This book has great illustrations and speaks of a diverse culture where multi-generational......more