The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name
By Sandhya Parappukkaran
Illustrated by Michelle Pereira
When Zimdalamashkermishkada starts a new school, he knows he’s got to do something about his long name.
When no amount of shrinking, folding or crumpling works, he simply settles for Zim – but deep down, it doesn’t feel right. It’s not until a new friend sees him for who he truly is that Zimdalamashkermishkada finds the confidence to step boldly into his long name.
A warm and uplifting story that encourages young readers to celebrate their individuality, and shows how no-one should ever have to shrink themselves down to fit in.
Winner of the 2022 Children's Book Council of Australia's Award for New Illustrator
Selected as the January/February 2023 American Booksellers Association's Kids' Indie Next Title
By Sandhya Parappukkaran
Illustrated by Michelle Pereira
When Zimdalamashkermishkada starts a new school, he knows he’s got to do something about his long name.
When no amount of shrinking, folding or crumpling works, he simply settles for Zim – but deep down, it doesn’t feel right. It’s not until a new friend sees him for who he truly is that Zimdalamashkermishkada finds the confidence to step boldly into his long name.
A warm and uplifting story that encourages young readers to celebrate their individuality, and shows how no-one should ever have to shrink themselves down to fit in.
Winner of the 2022 Children's Book Council of Australia's Award for New Illustrator
Selected as the January/February 2023 American Booksellers Association's Kids' Indie Next Title
By Sandhya Parappukkaran
Illustrated by Michelle Pereira
When Zimdalamashkermishkada starts a new school, he knows he’s got to do something about his long name.
When no amount of shrinking, folding or crumpling works, he simply settles for Zim – but deep down, it doesn’t feel right. It’s not until a new friend sees him for who he truly is that Zimdalamashkermishkada finds the confidence to step boldly into his long name.
A warm and uplifting story that encourages young readers to celebrate their individuality, and shows how no-one should ever have to shrink themselves down to fit in.
Winner of the 2022 Children's Book Council of Australia's Award for New Illustrator
Selected as the January/February 2023 American Booksellers Association's Kids' Indie Next Title
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Format: Hardback picture book
Dimensions: 22.5 cm x 27.5 cm
Pages: 32
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Author: Sandhya Parappukkaran
Illustrator: Michelle Pereira
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Early Childhood (4-6 yrs)
Younger Readers (6-9 yrs)
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DIVERSE CULTURAL VOICES, LOOKING AFTER OURSELVES & OTHERS
school, friendship, names, confidence, individuality, fitting in, respect
