When a new friend sees him for who he truly is, Zimdalamashkermishkada finds the confidence to step proudly into his long name. ---from the publisher
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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 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.----from the publisher
40 pages 978-1-4197-6158-4 Ages 4–8
Keywords: new experiences, being yourself, fitting in, belonging, friendship, Social Emotional Learning, first day of school, understanding others, respecting others, self acceptance, self respect, 4 year old, 5 year old, 6 year old, 7 year old, 8 year old
Sandhya Parappukkaran, illus. by Michelle Pereira
