Chrysanthemum

I never remember a time where I disliked my own name, but I do remember that my mum brought home this book when I was about three years old.

This is the story of Chrysanthemum.

She loves her name until her first day of school where the other kids can't pronounce it.

It's far too long to fit on her tiny name badge.

And she's told that other flower names like Rose or Lily are better.

Throughout the story, Chrysanthemum learns the value of her name, her uniqueness, and how her favorite teacher's first name is actually Delphinium, which is also a flower.

By the end of the book, Chrysanthemum loves her name and she's grown in her self-acceptance and her resilience.

You could use a shortcut and just tell a child that their name is lovely, that it's special, just like them.