The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name

CBCA's Shortlist Award for New Illustrators 2022
By: Sandhya Parappukkaran, Michelle Pereira (Illustrator)

When Zimdalamishkermishkada 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 Zimdalamishkermishkada 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.​

For Ages: 3 - 99 years old
Format: Hardcover
Number Of Pages: 32
Published: 18th August 2021
Publisher: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing
Dimensions (cm): 27.5 x 22.5