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The Boy Who Tried To Shrink His Name

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$17.75 $25 In stock

A warm, uplifting story about Zimdalamashkermishkada, who learns to embrace his long name with the help of a new friend who sees him for who he truly is.

Details

  • Winner of the 2022 CBCA Award for New Illustrator
  • Author: Sandhya Parappukkaran
  • Format: Hardback
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Customer Reviews (4.3 / 5 · 3 reviews)

Alexander ★★★★★

The message about embracing what makes you different landed perfectly with my 7-year-old—we've read it three nights in a row now, and the way the new friend sees past the long name's awkwardness feels genuinely moving for both of us. It's clear why it won that CBCA award, the pacing is just right fo

Violet E. ★★★★★

My kid kept asking for "the long name book" every night — the way this story teaches self-acceptance without being preachy is perfect. The illustrations really capture Zimdalamashkermishkada's journey.

Penelope P. ★★★☆☆

The story is sweet and the award-winning status caught my eye, but I wish it had a bit more depth for older kids. It felt a little short and repetitive, even though the message about embracing your name is nice.