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The boy who tried to shrink his name / by Sandhya Parappukkaran ; illustrated by Michelle Pereira.
It's OK to take up space. When Zimdalamashkermishkada starts at a new school, he knows he'll 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 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 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. -- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781419761584
- ISBN: 1419761587
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations; 28 cm
- Publisher: New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, an imprint of ABRAMS, 2023.
- Copyright: ©2021
Content descriptions
| General Note: | First published in Australia in 2021 by Bright Light, an imprint of Hardie Grant Children's Publishing. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 4 to 8. Abrams Books for Young Readers. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Self-confidence > Juvenile fiction. Friendship > Juvenile fiction. |
| Genre: | Picture books. |
Available copies
- 9 of 10 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Stone County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 10 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone County-Blue Eye | E Parappu (Text) | 31358000560271 | Easy Reader | Available | - |
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The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name
Perfect for fans of Alma and How She Got Her Name and Your Name Is a Song , author Sandhya Parappukkaran and illustrator Michelle Pereira's picture book The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name encourages readers to take up space and support each other with respect and kindness. When Zimdalamashkermishkada starts at a new school, he knows he'll 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 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 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 that proclaims no one should ever have to shrink themselves to fit in. "This sensitive book will make an excellent lead-in to age-appropriate discussions about difference and belonging." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (Starred Review)
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