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Ideal for children, educators, and parents seeking meaningful stories that resonate, this collection is a wonderful addition to any bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us in celebrating the vibrant and thought-provoking world of Sandhya Parappukkaran's children's books, where every page invites imagination and inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-boy-who-tried-to-shrink-his-name-by-sandhya-parappukkaran-9781760509361","title":"The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen Zimdalamashkermishkada starts a new school, he knows he’s got to do something about his long name.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen no amount of shrinking, folding or crumpling works, he simply settles for Zim – but deep down, it doesn’t feel right. 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Her family eat with their hands – not just finger food type–eating, but hands-on squishy eating. When she’s invited to stay for dinner at her friends’ homes, she finds out that they all eat in different ways. 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