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The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name

by Sandhya Parappukkaran
Michelle Pereira
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Perfect for fans of Alma and How She Got Her Name and Your Name is a Song, this picture book encourages readers to take up space and support each other with respect and kindness

When Zimdalamashkermishkada starts at a new school, he knows heâll have to introduce himself to lots of new people. He trips over his long name and decides to shrink it down to the shorter, simpler Zim. The nickname works fine for introductions, but deep down, it doesnât feel right. Itâs not until a new friend sees him for who he truly is that Zimdalamashkermishkada finds the confidence to step proudly into his long name.
   
The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name is a warm and uplifting story that encourages young readers to celebrate their authentic selves, and proclaims that no one should ever have to shrink themselves to fit in.
 

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Publisher: ABRAMS

Kindle Book

  • Release date: January 10, 2023

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9781647006594
  • Release date: January 10, 2023
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Juvenile Fiction Juvenile Literature

Languages

English

Perfect for fans of Alma and How She Got Her Name and Your Name is a Song, this picture book encourages readers to take up space and support each other with respect and kindness

When Zimdalamashkermishkada starts at a new school, he knows heâll have to introduce himself to lots of new people. He trips over his long name and decides to shrink it down to the shorter, simpler Zim. The nickname works fine for introductions, but deep down, it doesnât feel right. Itâs not until a new friend sees him for who he truly is that Zimdalamashkermishkada finds the confidence to step proudly into his long name.
   
The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name is a warm and uplifting story that encourages young readers to celebrate their authentic selves, and proclaims that no one should ever have to shrink themselves to fit in.
 

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Juvenile Fiction Juvenile Literature
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