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The boy who tried to shrink his name

The boy who tried to shrink his name

When Zimdalamashkermishkada 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 Zimdalamashkermishkada 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.

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920490238 E PAR
Picture Book   . Available .  
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Field name Details
RSN 000069450203
ISBN 9781760509361 (hardback)
Call Number A823.4
Dates Parappukkaran, Sandhya
Name of Publisher Richmond, Victoria : Bright Light, an imprint of Hardie Grant Children's Publishing, 2021.
Attachments colour illustrations ; 29 cm.
Summary When Zimdalamashkermishkada 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 Zimdalamashkermishkada 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.
Subject Individuality
Schools
Identity
Friendship
Self-confidence
Names, Personal
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