Chrysanthemum vs Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse: Which Should You Read?

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Cover of Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum Kevin Henkes · 1991 ★★★★☆ 4.3 32 pages · ≈ 36 min · Light Find on Amazon

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Cover of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse

Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse Kevin Henkes · 1996 ★★★★☆ 4.2 32 pages · ≈ 36 min · Moderate Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 4.3 vs 4.2 — either is a safe pick by score.
Chrysanthemum is the easier read (Light), Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse more demanding (Moderate).

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