The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name

By: Sandhya Parappukkaran
Illustrated by: Michelle Pereira
Genre: YBC - Picture books
Published by: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing
Published: 18 Aug 2021
ISBN: 9781760509361

Description

 

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.