{"product_id":"the-boy-who-tried-to-sandhya-parappukkaran-9781419761584","title":"The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name","description":"\u003cb\u003ePerfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eAlma and How She Got Her Name\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eYour Name Is a Song\u003c\/i\u003e, author Sandhya Parappukkaran\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eand illustrator Michelle Pereira's\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003epicture book \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eencourages readers to take up space and support each other with respect and kindness.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name \u003c\/i\u003eis 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"This sensitive book will make an excellent lead-in to age-appropriate discussions about difference and belonging.\" --\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e (Starred Review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sandhya Parappukkaran\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1419761587\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781419761584\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Harry N. Abrams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/10\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.97lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.55h x 8.43w x 0.55d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2023 - Book Of Special Distinction\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2023 pg. 79\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2023 pg. 63","brand":"Sandhya Parappukkaran","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43946003857663,"sku":"9781419761584","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_d1da08ad-12b8-4abe-81c3-faf411d309cd.jpg?v=1681510984","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-boy-who-tried-to-sandhya-parappukkaran-9781419761584","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}