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The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name
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A lushly illustrated own voices picture book that celebrates diversity and inclusion, and highlights the power of friendship and community
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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.
The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name is:
- The 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
- A 2023 Outstanding International Book for USBBY (United States Board on Books for Young People)
- Shortlisted for the 2023 Speech Pathology Book of the Year award (Ages 3 to 5)
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The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name is praised for its compassionate exploration of the challenges and joys of adapting to a new environment. The narrative contrasts the difficulties of school days with the comforting atmosphere of home. Pereira's vivid digital artwork uniquely animates the protagonist's name, creating a dynamic and emotional visual journey. This heartwarming tale effectively introduces themes of difference and belonging, making it suitable for meaningful discussions with young readers.
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ISBN: 9781760509361
Publisher: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 18 August 2021
Country: Australia
Imprint: Bright Light Books
Illustration: Full Colour
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Michelle Pereira
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 225.0mm
Height: 275.0mm
Weight: 388g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Sandhya Parappukkaran left her job as a Food Technologist so she could put her feet up and read. Then she rediscovered her passion for children’s books. Her stories are inspired by her multicultural experience and include scrumptious food from her Kerala Indian heritage. Sandhya resides in Brisbane with her family.
Michelle Pereira is an illustrator who spent her childhood in Nairobi, Kenya and now lives in Melbourne, Australia. She graduated from Monash University with a Bachelor of Communication Design and became a professional illustrator after a somewhat extended, but enjoyable, stint of bar work. She has worked with a range of clients such as Penguin UK, Netflix, the New York Times and Marie Claire. Her work has won and been shortlisted for numerous awards, including the 2022 CBCA Award for New Illustrator and the 2024 Ena Noël Award.
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